Supply Chain Planner

Oats Overnight Jobs • Phoenix, AZ

2d

About The Position

Oats Overnight is hiring an entry-level Supply Chain Planner to plan finished-goods production at its in-house manufacturing facility and the raw materials and packaging needed for production. The planner translates demand forecasts into production schedules and purchase plans, monitors inventory and capacity, and partners with Manufacturing, Procurement, Demand Planning, Quality, and other teams to maintain production and fulfill customer orders. Recent graduates and people early in their supply chain careers are encouraged to apply. The role offers exposure to the full supply chain, from raw materials through customer shipment, with training and manager support.

The planner will also support new-product innovation, rebranding, and item transitions, where production timing and inventory decisions are important. The position includes maintaining planning data and reports, participating in monthly S&OP, and using data and AI tools to automate manual work and help build the supply planning function. The environment is fast-paced, plans may change daily, and the role requires comfort developing processes as well as following them.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, industrial engineering, business, or a related field, or 0 to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and formulas.
• Basic understanding of MRP, bills of material, lead times, and inventory concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including comfort making recommendations with incomplete information.
• Strong organizational skills and reliable follow-through.
• Ability to partner with and influence people at different levels, including line supervisors and suppliers.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment where processes are still being developed.
• Openness to AI tools and willingness to experiment and learn.
• Drive, flexibility, and willingness to learn new processes, technology, and ways of thinking.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with applicable standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with applicable standards.

Nice To Haves

• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Coursework, an internship, or project experience in planning, manufacturing, or inventory management.
• ERP exposure.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain finished-goods production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory targets, and line capacity.
• Balance changeovers, run sizes, shelf life, and service levels to maintain appropriate inventory.
• Work daily with Manufacturing to adjust schedules for downtime, material shortages, and urgent customer needs.
• Track production attainment and inventory coverage, and flag potential shortages or excess inventory.
• Plan raw-material and packaging requirements using MRP, bills of material, and production schedules.
• Coordinate with Procurement and suppliers to place and expedite orders, confirm delivery dates, and resolve shortages.
• Monitor inventory levels, lead times, minimums, and safety stock, and recommend adjustments.
• Manage obsolescence and expiry risks, particularly for materials linked to discontinued or changing items.
• Support new-product launches with initial production plans, material sourcing, and launch inventory builds.
• Plan rebranding and packaging changes, including the run-out of old inventory and timing of new materials.
• Manage item transitions and discontinuations to minimize write-offs and avoid gaps on shelves.
• Coordinate with Marketing, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Procurement to meet project timelines and maintain current supply plans.
• Build and maintain reports on inventory health, production performance, supplier delivery, and order fill.
• Participate in monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and communicate supply constraints and risks.
• Maintain accurate item, BOM, lead-time, and planning parameters in ERP and planning systems.
• Use data and AI tools to automate manual work and contribute to building the supply planning function.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• Parental leave.
• Four weeks of paid time off.
• Weekly pay.
• Stock options; every employee has equity.
• Free oatmeal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level