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We are currently looking for a Supply Planning Manager to join our team in our award-winning business based remotely in the UK or in Lucerne, Switzerland.
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:
* Overseeing and managing detailed supply plans issued by the supply planners to ensure the timely availability of products and materials, considering lead times, production capabilities, and inventory levels.
* Monitoring and managing inventory levels to ensure that stock levels are balanced, minimizing stockouts and excess inventory while optimizing working capital.
* Working with production teams to align manufacturing schedules with demand forecasts and inventory requirements.
* Regularly evaluating the supply chain process to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
* Implementing best practices and new technologies to optimize supply planning operations.
* Deploying and structuring KPIs in alignment with company targets.
* Tracking and reporting on key performance metrics, such as anticipating risk of stock out, evaluating product availability time in collaboration with internal suppliers, manufacturing and production planning. Provide actionable insights to senior management.
* Working closely with procurement, sales, production and logistics to ensure alignment and a coordinated approach to meet business objectives.
* Overseeing projects related to product launches, line extensions and various supply chain initiatives.
* Developing and mentoring a team of supply chain planners and business leads.
About you:
* 8+ years of experience in supply chain management role or a related field, with at least 4 years in a managerial or leadership role.
* Strong knowledge of supply chain planning, inventory management, production planning and demand management.
* Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and supply chain planning tools.
* Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills, along with the ability to manage complex supply chain operations, with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions.
* Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing supply chain issues.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
* Ability to lead and develop a team, providing guidance and support as needed.
* Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics or related field is desirable. Masters degree is preferred.
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