Supply Planner (Carlyle, IL)

Duties & Functions:

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

Minimum Requirements

Education

Bachelors Degree Required

Supply Chain Management Agriculture Animal Science Business Administration Operations Management Accounting or related field

Experience

2 years of supply chain production planning logistics operations or agricultural planning experience.

*57 years of relevant supply chain production planning logistics operations or agricultural planning experience can be substituted for a bachelors degree.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• 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

Skill in:

• Planning and prioritization
• Analytical problem solving
• Data interpretation and forecasting
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Process improvement
• Cross-functional collaboration

Ability to:

• 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

Compensation:

Targeted pay range of $70000 - $76000 USD annually depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

The Maschhoffs offers full-time regular employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
• Two options for dental coverage both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.
• Group rate vision benefits.
• Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee spouse and child life insurance policies.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage at no cost to the employee as well as paid parental leave.
• A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions which is immediately vested.
• A generous paid time off program including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.

Physical Demands
Climbing: Less than 20%
Crawling/Stooping: Less than 20%
Hearing: 41% - 70%
Heavy Lifting: Less than 20% Choose an item.
Manual Dexterity: Less than 20%
Pushing/Pulling: Less than 20%
Speaking: 41% - 70%
Standing: Less than 20%
Visual: Over 70%
Walking: Less than 20%