Supply Planner (Carlyle, IL)

The Maschhoffs • Carlyle, IL

13d • $70,000 - $76,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining system-wide flow plans that align production supply, customer demand, inventory position, and asset capacity. This role involves managing inventory and space projections to optimize various factors such as pig flow, yardage utilization, target weights, health status, and facility capacity. The planner will monitor key performance metrics to identify risks and recommend corrective actions, support long-range planning through forecasting and scenario analysis, and utilize data to improve planning effectiveness and reduce costs. Additionally, the role involves developing reporting tools and processes, communicating plans to stakeholders, and partnering with operational leaders to resolve challenges. The Supply Planner will also participate in planning reviews, continuous improvement efforts, and system enhancements, serving as a mentor to team members and providing after-hours support as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required in Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, Animal Science, Business Administration, Operations Management, Accounting, or related field
• 2 years of supply chain, production planning, logistics, operations, or agricultural planning experience.
• 5–7 years of relevant supply chain, production planning, logistics, operations, or agricultural planning experience can be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of supply planning and inventory management
• Knowledge of production systems and operational planning
• Knowledge of capacity planning and forecasting
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications with advanced Excel proficiency
• Knowledge of agricultural production systems and livestock flow planning
• Skill in planning and prioritization
• Skill in analytical problem solving
• Skill in data interpretation and forecasting
• Skill in communication and stakeholder management
• Skill in process improvement
• Skill in cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to make informed planning decisions in a dynamic environment
• Ability to balance competing priorities and operational constraints
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to analyze complex data and develop actionable recommendations
• Ability to influence decisions through data-driven insights
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system-wide flow plans that align production supply, customer demand, inventory position, and asset capacity.
• Manage inventory and space projections to optimize pig flow, yardage utilization, target weights, health status, and facility capacity.
• Monitor supply, capacity, inventory, and operational performance metrics to identify risks, evaluate impacts, and recommend corrective actions.
• Plan and execute changes within standard planning timelines, escalating issues with clear recommendations.
• Support long-range planning through forecasting, scenario analysis, and evaluation of production changes, customer requirements, and operational constraints.
• Use inventory, production, and operational data to support decision-making, improve planning effectiveness, reduce costs, and support customer commitments.
• Develop reporting tools, dashboards, and planning processes that enhance visibility, accountability, and data-driven decision making.
• Communicate supply plans, changes, risks, and recommendations to Production, Transport, Marketing, Leadership, and other key stakeholders.
• Partner with operational leaders and facilitate cross-functional discussions to resolve inventory, capacity, and flow challenges while aligning on space planning priorities and business objectives.
• Participate in planning review meetings, annual department objective setting, strategic initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and planning system enhancements.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for planning team members.
• Provide after-hours support through the Supply Management & Logistics Emergency Hotline rotation as required.

Benefits

• Choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
• Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.
• Group rate vision benefits.
• Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee, as well as paid parental leave.
• A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested.
• A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.

What This Job Offers

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