Supply and Demand Planner

Supply Chain Planning Manager

Responsible for navigating complex data and turning it into actionable information to help implement Sales and Operations Planning. This role will be responsible in providing accurate information to management that would drive business decisions in the Ajinomoto Supply Chain team.

This position is expected to continue the current supply and demand planning processes while looking for ways to optimize and create new value across the supply chain. This position will primarily liaison between both food and feed plants and with the customer service team on making sure we have the right product at the right time. This position is expected to be creative in being able to solve our demand and supply challenges.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Data Analytics
• 1 - 2 years' experience in a Supply Chain, Procurement, or Analytics role

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

Fast-paced corporate office environment working primarily inside. This position is local to our corporate headquarters in Itasca, IL, and would be eligible for our Hybrid work policy at the manager's discretion. This position may also travel to partner companies for site visits and quality audits of operating systems and processes. All Ajinomoto Travel policies will apply and must be followed.

This position will be performed primarily by sitting or standing at a desk, and 90% of the time, computer use will be required.

Responsibilities

Create monthly sales forecast plans by SKU based on the information from the sales representative and statistical calculations

Create weekly or monthly supply plans by SKU based on the sales forecast and standard inventory levels

Monitor the daily production plans and actual performance, and coordinate with the production department as needed to adjust the daily production schedule to maintain optimal inventory levels

Monitor the gap between sales plans and actual results, and coordinate with the production department as needed to adjust the production schedule

Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts, production budgets, and business strategies.

Address supply and demand balance-related issues, such as stockouts and excess inventory, in a timely and effective manner

Provide analysis as it pertains to the planning information gathered for Supply Chain decision-making making

Analyze demand performance and progress against contracts by SKU and by major customer

Conduct periodic meetings and communicate upcoming challenges and wins with production department members

Share supply and demand status by SKU with logistics and customer service team members

Participate in activities aimed at improving IT systems and advancing business processes

Develops business reporting to make tactical decisions while identifying opportunities and threats

Potential travel up to approximately 10%, including visits to production sites.

Other duties as assigned

Salary Range

65K-75K

EEO Statement

Ajinomoto is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by state, federal, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.