Supply Planner

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Job Description

Neogen Corporation is seeking a highly organized and analytical Supply Planner to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing product replenishment and developing supply plans through the review of forecasts, inventory levels, safety stock, and production requirements for both purchased and manufactured goods.

As a key connection between supply and demand, the Supply Planner serves as a primary point of contact across Manufacturing, Production, Sales, Quality, Customer Service, Laboratory, and other business functions. This position plays an important role in ensuring supply plans remain aligned with customer demand, production capabilities, inventory targets, and overall business objectives.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem-solver who is comfortable working with ERP and planning systems, analyzing inventory and supply needs, and communicating across multiple levels of the organization.

Location: This position is remote with possible travel.

What You'll Do

• As a Supply Planner, you will: Create and maintain supply plans utilizing ERP and applicable supply chain planning systems.
• Establish, maintain, and implement planning parameters within ERP and supply planning systems to support business and inventory requirements.
• Review forecasts, inventory levels, safety stock, production capabilities, and other relevant data to develop effective replenishment plans.
• Utilize ERP and supply chain tools to support targeted customer service levels while maintaining appropriate finished goods inventory.
• Manage purchase orders for buy/sell finished goods and coordinate replenishment activities as needed.
• Execute established supply planning processes and standard work while supporting adherence to key planning metrics.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Production, Sales, Quality, Customer Service, Laboratory, and other business functions to align supply plans with operational and customer needs.
• Develop both short- and long-term supply plans to balance supply and demand while supporting customer requirements.
• Support capacity planning, demand and supply synchronization, and execution against strategic business objectives.
• Establish and maintain appropriate stock and safety-stock levels while proactively working to prevent excess and obsolete inventory.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer service levels, inventory turns, inventory health, and overall supply chain performance.
• Monitor inventory availability and backorders, identifying potential supply constraints and escalating concerns when appropriate.
• Communicate inventory status, backorder levels, supply risks, and planning priorities clearly and effectively across varying levels of the organization.
• Analyze supply and inventory trends and recommend actions that support sustainable operational improvements.

What We're Looking For

• Education & Experience
• Associate degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Planning, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant education and professional experience will also be considered.
• 2 or more years of experience in supply planning, inventory planning, logistics, production planning, purchasing, or a related supply chain function preferred.
• Experience working with ERP, MRP, or other supply chain planning systems preferred.
• Ability to analyze forecasts, inventory levels, supply requirements, and related planning data.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and changing business needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and organizational levels.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to use available information to make timely, well-informed decisions.
• Skills & Competencies
• Cultural Savvy – Demonstrates Neogen's Pillars of Trust— Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service —through actions, behaviors, decisions, and communication.
• Communication – Communicates clearly and effectively with colleagues and stakeholders, adapts communication to the audience, and actively listens to understand business needs and priorities.
• Collaboration & Leadership – Leads by example and contributes to a culture of trust, accountability, and teamwork while building productive cross-functional relationships.
• Decision Making & Problem Solving – Identifies and evaluates relevant information, recognizes potential risks or constraints, and makes timely, informed decisions to support business objectives.
• Driving Performance – Maintains focus and accountability, meets productivity and performance expectations, seeks opportunities for improvement, and knows when to engage others for support.
• Organizational Strategy – Understands how individual responsibilities contribute to broader supply chain and organizational objectives and demonstrates curiosity about the needs of the business.
• Physical Demands
• The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Specific physical requirements may vary depending on the work environment and assigned responsibilities.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Why Neogen
• At Neogen , we believe that taking care of our employees allows them to do their best work. When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, collaborate with talented colleagues, and build your career with an organization focused on protecting the world's food supply.