Supply Planner

Mark Anthony Group • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Supply Planner ensures optimal inventory levels and supply chain efficiency by accurately planning production to meet demand forecasts and plant capabilities. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, minimize costs, and improve service levels in support of organizational growth and customer satisfaction.

The position owns production planning, inventory management, and data analysis and reporting for an assigned portfolio of SKUs. It also influences risk-mitigation strategies and continuous improvement in supply planning. The Supply Planner works with internal cross-functional partners and external co-manufacturing stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in supply planning or inventory management.
• Proficiency in planning tools such as O9, SAP, or Oracle, and in Excel.
• Flexibility and optimism when working in a high-change environment.
• Ability to analyze data trends and forecasts to make informed decisions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and a results-oriented approach.
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple deliverables on time.

Responsibilities

• Develop short- and long-range production plans for an assigned portfolio of SKUs to meet customer demands.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels at internal and/or external manufacturing sites to minimize cost.
• Identify, address, and determine root causes of shortages to prevent out-of-stock SKUs and recurrence.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, data visualization, and improved data accuracy.
• Support the development of new reporting tools.
• Build working relationships with manufacturing sites and cross-functional team members.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis.
• Own production planning, inventory management, and data analysis and reporting.
• Influence risk-mitigation strategies and supply-planning continuous improvement.
• Veto proposed changes that do not align with strategy, supported by analysis and aligned with leadership.

Benefits

• Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions.
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• Company matching 401(k) contributions.
• Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time, and holidays.
• Opportunities for training, development, and career growth.

What This Job Offers

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