Planning Specialist

Planning Specialist
Arden Hills, MN
5+ Month Contract
Pay Rate $45/hr
Monday
- Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm
Hybrid schedule possible
Virtual Interview

This position will be responsible of distribution and fulfillment processes for Animal Nutrition products throughout our feed network. This role will champion distribution and shipping support for finished goods in Animal Nutrition, utilizing the forecast to move feed to the right location at the right time. This position will be a lead for collaboration and interface with the Customer Service team, AN Finished Good planning team, Transportation, Warehousing, and Manufacturing teams.

Inventory Management. Develops and implements network inventory strategies for finished good deployment throughout the network and adjusts inventory to fulfill customer demand with available inventory. Supply Chain Collaboration. Engage in collaborative problem-solving activities to address inventory gaps and overages. Work with cross-functional teams (finished good planners (internal and COMAN), warehousing, transportation and demand planning partners when available inventory does not match forecasted demand.

Process improvement/Analysis. System management/improvements – reviews safety stock and adjusts according to business needs, continuously evaluates and enhances deployment processes to improve customer fulfillment metrics and minimize shortages. Analyzes data trends to optimize inventory and minimizing aging inventory and shortages. Transportation Coordination and Shipment tracking. Coordinate shipments with our internal transportation team and vendor partner. Shipments can be sent via LTL, dry van, or rail.


• A four-year degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration (depending on experience, willing to accept other majors) with 1-3 years of supply chain planning experience

Competencies:
Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks/prioritize and plan daily activities, solid communication skills, quantitative skills; ability to analyze and provide insight, and ability to solve problems and make decisions in a timely manner. Ability to work well under pressure and provide follow-up with strong attention to detail. Demonstrated ability work across all areas and levels of an organization while driving decisions and accountability.