Supply Chain Planner

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We are currently looking to recruit a Product Marketer in Microbiology to join our award-winning business. This role is hybrid based in our our office in Lucerne, Switzerland.

The Supply Planner will play a crucial role in optimizing the supply chain by balancing inventory levels, supply plans and demand forecast. This role requires analytical skills, strong communication abilities, and collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to meet service level targets and ensure smooth operations. The Supply Planner will also work to minimize stockouts and excess inventory while maintaining efficient inventory turnover to meet the agreed upon customer service level.

At Neogen, we partner with our customers to protect and enhance the world’s level of food and animal safety. By offering a diverse suite of solutions for the food, beverage, animal protein and agriculture industries, we empower our customers to safeguard their brands and create better products. We also have the privilege to partner with companies in the companion and performance animal industries, as well as the fields of life sciences and toxicology.

Our team here supports the Indian, European, Middle Eastern and African (iEMEA) territories for Neogen Corporation, a top performing NASDAQ listed business employing over 2,000 people worldwide.

What you’ll be doing:
Inventory Management:

- Develop and manage inventory plans to balance sales forecast and production requirements while optimizing inventory turnover.
- Monitor, analyse and maintain optimal inventory levels and make adjustments to avoid shortages or overages.
- Work with demand planners and production planners to balance supply against forecasted demand and ensure stock levels are aligned with company targets.

Forecast Analysis:

- Analyse historical data and market trends to support accurate forecasting and replenishment plans.
- Collaborate and communicate with demand planners to assess forecast accuracy and identify discrepancies, ultimately to align supply plans to forecasted demand.

Supply Chain Coordination:

- Develop and execute replenishment plans in collaboration with production planners, global sourcing.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and finished products, addressing any potential delays.
- Resolve supply chain issues, including delivery delays, quality concerns, and capacity constraints, in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Work with production planners to develop production timelines that meet inventory and sales requirements.
- Communicate production needs and potential issues with suppliers, and develop solutions for supply constraints.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

- Monitor and reports key supply chain KPIs such as stock levels, backorder, stockout risks, order fulfilment rates, OTIF. Generate and analyse reports to identify trends, forecast demand, and make recommendations to improve supply chain performance.
- Analysing data from various sources to anticipate supply chain issues and adjust plans accordingly.

Process Improvement:

- Identify opportunities for process improvement within the supply chain, including automation and technology integration.
- Lead or participate in projects focused on enhancing supply chain efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

About you:

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Previous experience in supply planning, inventory management, or a related supply chain role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in supply chain software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems).
- Excellent Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working cross-functionally with various departments.
- Proficient with power BI to build reporting and enhance automation is preferable.
- Experience with advanced forecasting techniques and planning tools.
- APICS or CPIM certification is preferred.
- Fluent Business English is an asset.

A Mission That Matters

Neogen is dedicated to the advancement of human and animal wellbeing through science and technology so we can fuel a brighter future for global food security.

Our culture is comprised of our Purpose and Promise, our Principles and our Values - which guide our everyday decision making. Dreaming big while Inspiring and Innovating, doing the right thing while Acting with Integrity, being solution driven while Delivering On Our Promises, celebrating the talent each person brings while Fostering Optimism and valuing diversity while Cultivating Belonging. It’s our actions aligning with these values that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.

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