Supply Planner - Manufacturing (Project Management)
At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We're driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life' and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.
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Your Role: Supply Planner - Manufacturing
The Supply Chain Planner is accountable for generating and maintaining an optimum production, testing, and packaging schedule. The Analyst will leverage SAP while balancing supply chain forecast and demand as well as production capacity requirements, managing material availability, and resolving operational constraints at Winslow Manufacturing. This role interfaces with both internal and external teams to achieve key site objectives while advocating for our customers.
Your Responsibilities:
Production Planning & Execution: Release process/manufacturing/packaging orders on time, maintain accurate SAP dispatch lists, and communicate effectively with the production team.
Inventory Management: Own inventory management, including forecasting material expiration (SMOI), minimizing obsolescence, and managing relevant SAP master data.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate communication between supply chain and production teams, proactively identify and address potential schedule disruptions.
Supply Planning & Forecasting: Prepare and present supply plans for S&OP/R&OP, business planning, and strategic planning, addressing capacity constraints proactively.
Order Management & Customer Support: Release purchase orders (SAP/Ariba), troubleshoot customer/vendor procurement issues, manage CORRS performance, and participate in global supply chain initiatives.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Bachelor's Degree OR three years' experience of SAP planning and/or procurement will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP system.
Demonstrated proficiency in a data driven approach to problem solving.
What Will Give You the Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):
Animal Health/Pharmaceutical industry experience and familiarity with USDA and other regulatory requirements
Experience with problem solving through mastery of supply chain best practices.
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and negotiate effectively.
Additional Information:
Completion of Post Offer Exam, Completion of Work Simulation or Completion of Administrative Skills Testing if applicable.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!
Elanco Benefits and Perks:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:
Multiple relocation packages for eligible roles
Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
8-week parental leave
9 Employee Resource Groups
Annual bonus offering
Up to 6% 401K matching
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status
