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Supply Chain Planner – Shape the Future of Sustainable Manufacturing

We’re looking for a forward-thinking Supply Chain Planner who’s ready to grow with us for the long run. If you're passionate about aligning production with demand, optimizing inventory, and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment—we want to hear from you. Join our team and help build smarter, more sustainable supply chains from the inside out.

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible coordinating and optimizing both demand and production planning processes for our manufacturing operations. The primary focus will be on ensuring the alignment of production capabilities with customer demand, minimizing stock outs, and optimizing inventory levels.

At Healthy Pet, we’re not just manufacturing pet products; we’re setting industry standards with sustainably sourced, natural plant fiber products. As a private company with a far-reaching global presence, we’re poised for continued growth and innovation. Your role here will support our commitment to a long-term, global perspective in pet care.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Scheduling

• Turn Production Plans into Detailed Production Schedules and Production Orders within SAP ERP
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure schedules are feasible and adjust them in response to changes in demand, production issues, or resource constraints
• Monitor adherence to production schedules and resolve any deviations to maintain optimal workflow and meet customer deadlines.
• Monitors orders for possible out-of-stocks and works cross-functionally to resolve and communicate issues.

Demand Planning

• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to understand market trends, customer demands, and upcoming promotions or product launches. Review historical POS sales trends, research demand drivers, review past and future promotions, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
• Utilize forecasting tools and historical data to develop accurate demand forecasts for various product lines.
• Regularly review and adjust demand forecasts based on changing market conditions, customer feedback, and other relevant factors.
• Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing, Customers and Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used to refine the forecast model.
• Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.

Production Planning

• Work closely with production teams to assess current production capacities, constraints, and lead times.
• Develop production plans that align with demand forecasts, ensuring efficient utilization of manufacturing resources.

Inventory Management

• Optimize inventory levels by balancing demand requirements with production capabilities and lead times.
• Implement strategies to minimize excess and obsolete inventory while meeting customer service levels.
• Conduct regular inventory analyses to identify opportunities for improvement and risk mitigation.

Collaboration and Communication

• Foster strong collaboration with sales, marketing, production, and procurement teams to ensure a seamless flow of information across the supply chain.
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders to share insights, address challenges, and align plans with organizational goals.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvement in demand and production planning activities.
• Implement best practices and leverage technology to enhance planning efficiency and accuracy.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or Technical degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or a related field preferred.
• Two years of related experience in a manufacturing environment. Supply Chain and lean management background preferred (Education can be substituted for experience).
• Must have advanced Excel abilities (macros, pivot tables, v-lookups, h-lookups).
• Tableau and SAP experience preferred.
• Critical thinker with strong analytical skills
• Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts. Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.

Healthy Pet offers an Excellent Benefits Package which includes:

• Excellent medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability and life insurance
• Generous 401k matching
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick days and vacation time
• Plus, bonus opportunities!

To be considered, please apply through our website at:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Healthy Pet is a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen, including marijuana.

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