STS Sample Lab Planner

Bell Flavors & Fragrances • Northbrook, IL

4d • $40,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Sample Lab Planner to coordinate and prioritize daily activities within our Shared Technical Services (STS) Sample Lab. Reporting to the STS Sample Lab Manager, this role serves as the primary planning liaison between Sample Compounding, Shipping, and Inventory functions, balancing workload priorities, optimizing resource utilization, and supporting the timely fulfillment of customer and business needs.

Requirements

• At least two years of college coursework or five years of related experience.
• Three or more years of experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, inventory control, or a related operations environment.
• Two or more years of experience using ERP and Warehouse Management Systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is required, and Batch Metrics or similar manufacturing-system experience is preferred.
• Strong planning, organization, time-management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams, including the ability to prepare and present reports, metrics, and KPIs.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Accounting, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Batch Metrics or similar manufacturing-system experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily sample compounding and shipping schedules based on customer demand and business priorities.
• Manage and prioritize domestic sample requests from submission through production and shipment.
• Use ERP and planning systems to generate material requirements, monitor inventory, and coordinate resolution of raw material shortages.
• Maintain accurate planning, inventory, and production data while supporting data integrity across systems.
• Monitor sample usage trends and frequently requested flavors to support inventory availability and rapid customer response.
• Partner with Sample Compounding, Shipping, Procurement, Flavor R&D, Fragrance R&D, Sales, Quality Control, and other teams to keep work moving efficiently.
• Prepare operational reports and KPIs and maintain SOPs, work instructions, training materials, and process documentation.
• Investigate planning, scheduling, inventory, and workflow issues and implement corrective actions and continuous improvements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary pay of $40,000–$80,000, based on qualifications and experience.
• Competitive benefits available to eligible regular full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree