Supply Planner

About Ingredion:

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As Supply Planner, you will be responsible for US/Canadian master production scheduling & the management of finished goods, work in process, excess & obsolete inventory. This position is a key driver in ensuring adequate inventory is available to fulfill customer demand while minimizing inventory costs.  The role is tasked with maintaining strong partnerships with manufacturing operations, plant schedulers, replenishment planners, and the demand & commercial team to manage stock levels, as well as using data insights to establish critical system parameters (ABC classification, Statistical / Safety Stock settings, BY planning configuration).

What you will do:             

Business

From the S&OP demand plan, develop monthly supply plans by determining priorities and implementing strategies to avoid stockouts and excess inventory issues.Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure inventory is managed according to constraints and targets that are aligned with the business strategy.Maintain monthly supply plans based on demand forecasts and inventory targets, and communicate near-term changes vs S&OP plans to meet demand.At a minimum, an annual rate validation with plant managers is expected for alignment with commercial on annual sales targets based on available capacity.Identify and resolve any capacity issues to ensure the smooth flow of supply throughout the network.Analyze and report on KPI’s: Perfect Order, Delays, PSI/ Inventory, Utilization/Available capacity.

Agility and Innovation  

Use creative solutions to maximize capacity within the short to midterm supply planning horizon (0-12 months).Partnership and alignment with the Global Strategy team on long-term planning horizon regarding capacities (13-60 months).Review and analyze asset capacity to determine whether alternative sourcing is required.Identify possible future capacity constraints and bottlenecks.Measures supply plan adherence performance through analysis reports and recommends changes to improve and optimize throughput.Leverage new product introduction plans from new product innovation teams for integration into the S&OP planning system, BY (Blue Yonder).Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer serviceDevelop and maintain inventory planning parameters (ABC Classification, Safety stock settings, Sourcing) in conjunction with purchasing, planning, manufacturing, and commercial teams – including safety stocks, lead times, order quantities, campaign or production strategy, batch yields, production rates, and cycle times.

Relationships and People            

Communicate S&OP Supply Plans with supply chain stakeholders by leading monthly reviews.Lead weekly S&OE (Sales & Operations Execution) calls: Partner with demand, operations, and logistics teams for updates regarding changes to rates, supply/demand, product availability, inventory, and/or logistics constraints.Communicate regarding lead-time changes, capacity constraints, downtime, and product availability.Collaborate with commercial, demand planning, operations, and logistics teams to optimize inventory, production plans, and shipments.

What you will bring: 

Bachelor's in supply chain management, operations, mathematics, and engineering.Work experience in a team-based environment within manufacturing or supply chain is desirable.Supply chain/operations certification a plus – such as APICS.Experience with Blue Yonder (BY) planning tool is a plus.Experience with SAP and its related supply chain applications.

Who you are: 

Strong communications skills (oral and written).Proficiency using PC-based applications (such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, and Power BI).Strong technical skills in data management.Well-organized and with a high level of attention to detail.Strong mathematical/statistical abilities.Proven problem-solving experience involving a variety of functional departments and management levelsHands-on experience with inventory planning, while working with multiple partners to resolve exceptions and negotiatethe best alternatives

Desired behavior, personal attributes, (Success Drivers and Competencies):

More interested in business results than personal preferences and in group achievement rather than individual achievementData gathering and quantitative and qualitative data analysis including business process metrics and measures linking to business KPIsFocuses on both short-term results (0-4 Weeks) and long-term goals (1-6 months)Communicate effectively with counterparts in supply planning and supply managementBuilds excellent relationships with key internal and external customers based on trust and confidenceHigh level of interpersonal skills to handle internal negotiations amongst departments in meeting service level goalsAbility to influence decision makers and operational teamsDisplay willingness to make timely decisionsSupport and explain reasoning for decisions. Include appropriate people in the decision-making processShow a strong understanding of root-cause analysis and the use of data for decision makingMeets deadlines and works under pressure, with limited supervisionAvailability to travel as necessary.

Why Join Ingredion? 

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our successComprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-beingFlexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personallyCareer Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursementEmployee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globallyEmployee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Relocation Available:

No

Pay Range:

$81,680.00-$108,906.67 Annual

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.