Supply Chain Planner

Oats Overnight Jobs•West Chester Township, OH

12d•Onsite

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 will translate demand forecasts into production schedules and purchasing plans, monitor inventory and capacity, and work with Manufacturing, Procurement, Demand Planning, Quality, and suppliers to keep production running and customer orders covered. The role also supports new product launches, rebranding, item transitions, and discontinuations. It offers exposure to the full supply chain from raw materials through customer shipment, with training and manager support. This is an onsite position in West Chester, Ohio.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, industrial engineering, business, or a related field, or 0 to 2 years of relevant experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
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 the ability to make 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 built.
Openness to AI tools and willingness to experiment and learn.
Drive, flexibility, and willingness to learn new processes, technology, and ways of thinking.

Nice To Haves

Coursework, 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 manufacturing line capacity.
Balance changeovers, run sizes, shelf life, and service levels to maintain appropriate inventory.
Coordinate daily with Manufacturing and adjust schedules for downtime, material shortages, and urgent customer needs.
Track production attainment and inventory coverage, and flag potential shortfalls or excess inventory early.
Plan raw material and packaging requirements using MRP, bills of material, and production schedules.
Work with Procurement and suppliers to place and expedite orders, confirm delivery dates, and resolve shortages.
Monitor inventory levels, lead times, minimum order quantities, and safety stock, and recommend adjustments.
Manage obsolescence and expiry risk, particularly for packaging and ingredients associated with discontinued or changing items.
Support new product launches with initial production plans, material sourcing, and launch inventory builds.
Plan rebranding and packaging changes, including running out old inventory and coordinating the 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 keep supply plans current.
Build and maintain reports on inventory health, production performance, supplier delivery, and order fill.
Participate in monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), bringing supply constraints and risks to the discussion.
Maintain accurate item, BOM, lead time, and planning parameters in ERP and planning systems.
Use data and AI tools to automate manual work and help build out the supply planning function.
Perform other duties as assigned.