Supply chain specialist Jobs in Jackson, MS

At Elanco (NYSE : ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role : Supply Chain Production Scheduler

As a Supply Chain Production Scheduler, you will be part of the Supply Chain Planning team responsible for turning short-term forecasts into detailed production schedules. In this role, you’ll be responsible for aligning technical, maintenance, cost, and delivery requirements to ensure efficient manufacturing execution.

Your Responsibilities :

• Develop and manage detailed production schedules aligned with long- and short-term forecast needs.
• Perform scenario analysis to optimize production output and support business decision-making.
• Lead resolution of scheduling issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Influence cross-functional meetings to address constraints and support production targets.
• Own scheduling metrics, root cause analysis, and action planning to improve performance.
• Change Controls owner : Lead or execute required supply chain change controls.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications) :

• Education : Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma / GED with equivalent experience
• Required Experience : Minimum of 3 years in production scheduling, supply chain planning, or manufacturing operations
• Top 2 skills : Strong knowledge of production operations and analytical problem-solving skills

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications) :

• Experience with SAP and advanced planning systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage change controls and deviation investigations
• Experience leading cross-functional collaboration meetings
• Background in continuous improvement or Lean manufacturing principles
• Familiarity with inventory management and discrepancy resolution

Additional Information :

• Location : Clinton, IN Manufacturing Site

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks :

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include :

• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Up to 6% 401K matching

Elanco is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status