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Supply Chain Planner
Job in
Catnip, Jessamine County, Kentucky, USA
Listed on 2026-09-14
Listing for:
Akralos-Animal-Nutrition-LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-14
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Inventory Control & Analysis, Logistics Coordination, Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Role
As a Supply Chain Planner
, you’ll play a critical role in balancing customer demand, production capacity, raw material availability, and finished-goods inventory. You’ll work cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Formulations to ensure we have the right products and materials available at the right time—while supporting efficient, cost-effective manufacturing.
This is an opportunity for a detail-oriented supply chain professional who enjoys using data to solve problems, collaborating across teams, and continuously improving how work gets done.
What You’ll Do- Plan and execute replenishment of raw materials across manufacturing facilities to support production requirements.
- Develop and manage finished-goods stocking plans, including adjustments for seasonal demand.
- Analyze historical demand, forecasts, inventory levels, and other supply chain data to anticipate needs and recommend production plans.
- Coordinate across business functions to support on-time, reliable finished-goods delivery to customers.
- Manage inbound logistics scheduling and integration to support efficient and cost-effective material planning.
- Partner with Sales, Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Formulations to optimize production and product availability.
- Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycles by providing demand analysis, insights, and recommendations.
- Maintain the integrity and accuracy of MRP data for raw materials and finished goods.
- Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, data quality, inventory performance, and overall supply chain efficiency.
- Support supply chain projects and change initiatives as needed.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of supply chain, manufacturing, transportation, inventory, or related disciplines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Strong computer skills and the ability to work effectively with data and planning systems.
- A continuous-improvement mindset and the ability to identify opportunities to make processes better.
Preferred:
- Experience working with an MRP or ERP system such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, or Oracle.
- Experience with supply chain planning, production planning, or inventory management.
- Experience supporting project management and/or change management initiatives.
- Experience in manufacturing, agriculture, animal nutrition, or a related industry.
10% Travel required throughout the year
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