Supply Planner (Carlyle, IL)

About the Role

Develop and maintain system-wide flow plans that align production supply, customer demand, inventory position, and asset capacity. Support long-range planning through forecasting, scenario analysis, and evaluation of production changes, customer requirements, and operational constraints.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree 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 experience can be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Skills & Knowledge

• Supply planning and inventory management
• Production systems and operational planning
• Capacity planning and forecasting
• Data analysis and reporting
• Microsoft Office applications with advanced Excel proficiency
• Agricultural production systems and livestock flow planning
• Planning and prioritization
• Analytical problem solving
• Data interpretation and forecasting
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Process improvement
• Cross-functional collaboration

Abilities

• Make informed planning decisions in a dynamic environment
• Balance competing priorities and operational constraints
• Work both independently and collaboratively
• Analyze complex data and develop actionable recommendations
• Influence decisions through data-driven insights
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Pay

Targeted pay range of $70,000 - $76,000 USD annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).
• Two options for dental coverage, covering preventative care at 100%.
• Group rate vision benefits.
• Complimentary Basic Life Insurance and voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage at no cost to the employee, plus paid parental leave.
• Traditional pre-tax 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with a 4% company match, immediately vested.
• Generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year.

Physical Demands

• Climbing: Less than 20%
• Crawling/Stooping: Less than 20%
• Hearing: 41% - 70%
• Heavy Lifting: Less than 20%
• Manual Dexterity: Less than 20%
• Pushing/Pulling: Less than 20%
• Speaking: 41% - 70%
• Standing: Less than 20%
• Visual: Over 70%
• Walking: Less than 20%