Temporary Supply Planning Clerk

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply.

Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

ofi is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented operations assistant to support supply chain and manufacturing planning activities within our food manufacturing operations. The primary focus of this role will be the review, validation, and optimization of Bills of Materials (BOMs) used in food processing and production planning systems. This role provides hands-on exposure to supply planning, inventory management, production processes, and master data management in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This person will collaborate closely with Supply Planning, Operations, Procurement, Quality, and Production teams to identify BOM discrepancies, improve data accuracy, and support reporting initiatives that drive operational efficiency.

• Review, analyze, and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) for food manufacturing processes.
• Validate ingredient, packaging, and processing components against production standards and specifications.
• Identify and troubleshoot BOM inaccuracies affecting production planning, inventory management, and material requirements planning (MRP).
• Partner with production, quality, R&D, and planning teams to collect and verify manufacturing data.
• Develop and maintain Excel-based tools, trackers, and reports to support BOM validation activities.
• Analyze material consumption trends and investigate variances between planned and actual usage.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations summarizing project progress, findings, and recommendations.
• Document process improvements and create standard operating procedures (SOPs) where applicable.
• Assist with other supply planning and continuous improvement projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in:
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Operations Management
  • Business Analytics
  • Food Science
  • Engineering or related field
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including:
  • Pivot Tables
  • VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Charts and dashboards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on data accuracy.

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, inventory, or supply chain processes.
• Familiarity with food manufacturing environments.
• Experience creating reports and presenting findings to cross-functional teams.
• Onsite / Shift Requirements:
  This role is a fully onsite position where employees are expected to be at the worksite for their specific work schedule. Candidates must be able to work the assigned shift schedule,…