Supply Chain Planner

Key Responsibilities

Production & Supply Planning

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, inventory levels, material availability, and manufacturing capacity.

• Coordinate with Operations to ensure production plans are achievable and aligned with business priorities.

• Monitor schedule performance and adjust plans as conditions change.

• Communicate schedule changes, priorities, and constraints to relevant stakeholders.

Material Planning & Inventory Management

• Use ERP/MRP systems to determine material requirements and ensure timely availability of ingredients and packaging.

• Identify and proactively manage material shortages, supply risks, and inventory constraints.

• Partner with Procurement to monitor supplier deliveries, purchase orders, and lead times.

• Support inventory optimization by monitoring stock levels, excess inventory, slow-moving items, and shelf-life risks.

• Assist with cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies.

ERP, Data & Reporting

• Maintain accurate planning data and transactions within the ERP/MRP system.

• Support the setup and maintenance of planning master data, including Bills of Materials, lead times, yields, and planning parameters.

• Prepare planning reports and analysis relating to production performance, inventory, material availability, and service levels.

• Identify planning issues and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with Procurement, Operations, Warehouse, FSQA, and other teams to ensure effective planning and execution.

• Support factory trials, new product launches, startup activities, and production ramp-up initiatives.

• Participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at improving planning processes, inventory management, and operational performance.

• Provide timely updates and planning insights to the Supply Chain Manager and site leadership team.