Sr. Supply Planner

Sr. Supply Planner

Work Location: Chicago Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. Want to make an impact? The Sr. Planner will work in Operations, in particular related to Integrated Business Planning process, Network Capacity Planning and Supply Planning. This Sr. Planner will have exposure to senior leadership in meetings, and will be responsible for coordinating initiatives throughout a cross-functional team. The Sr. Analyst will bring together manufacturing, commercialization and supply planning activity in the 5 month to 3 year time frame to provide insights to the business regarding mid to long term capacity. This will come to life within the IBP process in Plant Site Reviews, Manufacturing Review and Supply Chain Review. Ways you will make a difference To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Facilitate IBP Site Review and Manufacturing Review meetings including: creating agenda, preparing PowerPoint slides, updating Excel documents, taking notes and following up. These meetings will "tell the story" of our capacity outlook from 5 months to 3 years and drive meaningful actions to ensure Ferrara is poised to support the business objectives. Leading cross-functional meetings with stakeholders to align interests and drive change in the organization Perform ad hoc analysis in Excel to support IBP and Network Capacity Planning. Document findings, prepare reports and make recommendations Perform ad hoc work in SAP (will learn this on the job, minimal complexity) Improve data quality by participating in data clean-up activities Create and distribute essential Operations reporting using SAP/Excel/Power-BI Initiate supply chain projects through the project leader role Skills that will make you successful Microsoft Excel (pivot tables a plus, could learn, VBA a plus) Microsoft PowerPoint – able to put together basic presentations Writing skills – can write simple ideas briefly Listening skills – can listen well and take notes Experiences that will support your success Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field Analytical mindset – ability to manipulate and analyze data to provide insights SAP experience preferred, but not required Power BI experience preferred, but not required What We Offer At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Compensation The salary range for this role is $ 81,225 - $ 113,715 annually.

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