Supply Chain Planner

Overview

Amway is the world’s #1 direct selling company and one of the largest family-owned businesses globally. Since 1959, we’ve been empowering people with innovative solutions and over 450 premium products in nutrition, beauty, and home care. Sold exclusively through our network of independent distributors and our webshop, our products help millions live healthier, more vibrant lives. With a presence in over 100 countries and $7.4 billion in revenue in 2024, Amway continues to lead the way.

Our top brands?
Nutrilite
™ – the world’s #1 brand of vitamins and supplements,
ARTISTRY
™ – high-performance skincare and beauty, and eSpring
™ – cutting-edge water filtration systems.

Preparing, monitoring and adjusting supply chain plan for the assigned items based on an analysis of data from the Sales forecast system, taking account of the established service level agreements, aimed at an optimum balance between achieving the SLAs and a minimum inventory level.

• Analysis - Insight into the quality of the information and parameters as a reliable basis for the planning
• Supply chain plan - Efficient, effective and timely supply chain planning (Buy-out, DRP or Demand) of the assigned items to ensure SLAs are achieved.
• Monitoring - Adjusting the plan where necessary to achieve SLA objectives.
• Risk management - Insight into and minimisation of consequences, risks and problems for the supply chain planning.
• Reporting - Stakeholders have the right and relevant information in good time and are in a position to steer effectively based on that information.
• Optimisation - Optimally set up and executed supply chain processes, systems and procedures and optimisation of the balance between SLAs and inventory levels.
• Stakeholder management - Optimum relationships with all stakeholders to ensure the balance between achieving service levels and reducing the inventory.

Proficient grasp of the following:

• Key supply chain principles: understanding of key supply chain principles and strategies.
• Systems aptitude: ability to comfortably work with advanced supply chain planning systems and tools
• Process Improvement: ability to challenge current processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Interpret data: ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from technical or business material.
• Communicate business information: effectively communicating and presenting complex data (both verbally and written) to influence all levels and global audiences; helps others understand data and translate it into actionable business insights.

Also Includes:

• Strategic thinking: ability to think strategically and understand the broader view; demonstrates an understanding of the long-term, "big picture" view of needs and opportunities
• Managing multiple priorities: ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• Relationship management: ability to develop and maintain effective and productive relationships, including ability to influence, negotiate and manage conflicts effectively and constructively with clients, vendors and peers.
• Critical thinking: ability to formulate conclusions and recommendations using facts and data, business analysis, deductive reasoning and sound judgment.
• Consulting: ability to effectively provide technical or business guidance to clients, both internal and external; knowledge of applicable tools and techniques to maximize consulting effectiveness.
• Knowledge of the business: knowledge of the Amway business and the key internal and external drivers that affect the business, including financial, political and industry trends.

• Experience with JDA Supply Chain Planning Fulfillment modules (or similar systems)
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or JD Edwards
• Prior experience as a supply planner or similar supply chain planning experience

• Competitive salary & great bonus potential
• Recognition system
• Additional day off for your Birthday
• Discount on Amway products
• Collective Health Insurance with a 70% gross employer contribution

Amway is based in Ada, Michigan, U.S.A., with global headquarters still located on the same property where the company was founded. Family-owned and guided by enduring values, we continue to be shaped by our Founders Fundamentals. Since 1959, our heart has remained the same: helping people realize their potential. Today, that mission spans six continents and more than 100 countries and territories.

Amway complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – the protection of personal data and digital privacy. Each of our affiliate locations have their own visa work permit and hiring and immigration policies, which may impact the ability to consider applicants who need authorization to work in a particular country.