Site Material Planner

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage mid- to long-term material forecasts and purchasing plans by partnering with Global Procurement, Site Planning, and Network Planning teams.
• Monitor inventory levels and material supply constraints, influencing production plans and capacity schedules to support customer demand and site objectives.
• Utilize SAP to manage MRP planning, inventory reviews, purchasing signals, and material planning activities.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional planning, production, and supply chain meetings, including product launches, change controls, and supply issue management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing planning processes, resolving SAP-related issues, analyzing business scenarios, and driving inventory optimization efforts.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field; OR High School Diploma/GED with 10 years of equivalent Supply Chain experience.
• Required Experience: Experience in supply chain planning, material planning, production planning, inventory management, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Top Skills: Material planning and inventory management; problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• APICS certification or strong understanding of Supply Chain planning methodologies.
• Experience using SAP for MRP, inventory management, and planning processes.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a regulated or complex production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence internal and external stakeholders and drive planning initiatives to successful outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills with experience performing scenario analysis and developing actionable business recommendations.

Benefits

Elanco offers a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose!

• Multiple relocation packages
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Up to 6% 401K matching

Schedule

Standard 8-hour shift. Some travel may be required.