Supply Planner

Neogen Corporation

3d • Remote

About The Position

Neogen Corporation is seeking a highly organized and analytical Supply Planner to manage product replenishment and develop supply plans for purchased and manufactured goods. The role involves reviewing forecasts, inventory levels, safety stock, production requirements, and production capabilities to ensure plans align with customer demand, inventory targets, and business objectives.

The Supply Planner is a primary connection between supply and demand and works across Manufacturing, Production, Sales, Quality, Customer Service, Laboratory, and other business functions. The position is remote with possible travel. The ideal candidate is collaborative and analytical, comfortable using ERP and planning systems, and able to communicate effectively across the organization.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Planning, Business, or a related field is preferred; equivalent relevant education and professional experience will also be considered.
• Two or more years of experience in supply planning, inventory planning, logistics, production planning, purchasing, or a related supply chain function is preferred.
• Experience with ERP, MRP, or other supply chain planning systems is preferred.
• Ability to analyze forecasts, inventory levels, supply requirements, and related planning data.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and changing business needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work across departments and organizational levels.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to use available information to make timely, well-informed decisions.
• Demonstrates Neogen's Pillars of Trust: Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service.
• Communicates clearly, adapts communication to the audience, and actively listens to understand business needs and priorities.
• Contributes to a culture of trust, accountability, and teamwork and builds productive cross-functional relationships.
• Identifies and evaluates relevant information, recognizes risks or constraints, and makes timely, informed decisions.
• Maintains focus and accountability, meets productivity and performance expectations, seeks improvement opportunities, and knows when to engage others for support.
• Understands how individual responsibilities contribute to broader supply chain and organizational objectives and demonstrates curiosity about business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Planning, Business, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience in supply planning, inventory planning, logistics, production planning, purchasing, or a related supply chain function.
• Experience working with ERP, MRP, or other supply chain planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain supply plans using ERP and applicable supply chain planning systems.
• Establish, maintain, and implement planning parameters in ERP and supply planning systems.
• Review forecasts, inventory, safety stock, production capabilities, and other relevant data to develop replenishment plans.
• Use ERP and supply chain tools to support customer service targets while maintaining appropriate finished goods inventory.
• Manage purchase orders for buy/sell finished goods and coordinate replenishment activities.
• Execute supply planning processes and standard work, supporting adherence to key planning metrics.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Production, Sales, Quality, Customer Service, Laboratory, and other functions to align supply plans with operational and customer needs.
• Develop short- and long-term supply plans that balance supply and demand and support customer requirements.
• Support capacity planning, demand and supply synchronization, and execution of strategic business objectives.
• Establish and maintain appropriate stock and safety-stock levels, proactively working to prevent excess and obsolete inventory.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer service levels, inventory turns, inventory health, and supply chain performance.
• Monitor inventory availability and backorders, identify potential supply constraints, and escalate concerns when appropriate.
• Communicate inventory status, backorder levels, supply risks, and planning priorities across the organization.
• Analyze supply and inventory trends and recommend actions to support sustainable operational improvements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Career growth opportunities, tools, training, and support for continued development.
• Meaningful work contributing to customers, communities, and the world.
• Collaborative culture valuing innovation, respect, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

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