STS Sample Lab Planner

Sample Lab Planner - Shared Technical Services

Bell Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Sample Lab Planner to coordinate and prioritize daily activities within our Shared Technical Services (STS) Sample Lab. Reporting to the STS Sample Lab Manager this role serves as the primary planning liaison between Sample Compounding Shipping and Inventory functions balancing workload priorities optimizing resource utilization and supporting the timely fulfillment of customer and business needs.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily sample compounding and shipping schedules based on customer demand and business priorities.
• Manage and prioritize domestic sample requests from submission through production and shipment.
• Use ERP and planning systems to generate material requirements monitor inventory and coordinate resolution of raw material shortages.
• Maintain accurate planning inventory and production data while supporting data integrity across systems.
• Monitor sample usage trends and frequently requested flavors to support inventory availability and rapid customer response.
• Partner with Sample Compounding Shipping Procurement Flavor R&D Fragrance R&D Sales Quality Control and other teams to keep work moving efficiently.
• Prepare operational reports and KPIs and maintain SOPs work instructions training materials and process documentation.
• Investigate planning scheduling inventory and workflow issues and implement corrective actions and continuous improvements.

Your Qualifications

• At least two years of college coursework or five years of related experience.
• Three or more years of experience in production planning scheduling supply chain inventory control or a related operations environment.
• Two or more years of experience using ERP and Warehouse Management Systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is required and Batch Metrics or similar manufacturing-system experience is preferred.
• Associate degree in Business Operations Supply Chain Accounting or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Strong planning organization time-management analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities meet deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word Outlook and Teams including the ability to prepare and present reports metrics and KPIs.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will be proactive accountable customer-focused and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment while coordinating multiple tasks within the department. Success in this role requires sound judgment attention to detail adaptability and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

This role requires regular movement between office laboratory production inventory and shipping areas. The employee must be able to frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds perform repetitive hand and wrist movements review screens and documentation for accuracy and wear required personal protective equipment. Work may involve exposure to odors flavor and fragrance materials dust temperature variations moving equipment and moderate noise.

Why Join Bell

• Work in a collaborative hands-on environment that connects planning production shipping inventory R&D sales and quality teams.
• Build valuable experience in production planning supply chain coordination inventory management and logistics.
• Use ERP and planning systems to support efficient operations and strengthen your technical skills.
• Make a direct impact on customer satisfaction by helping to ensure samples are produced accurately and shipped on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workflows accuracy and operational performance.
• Join a team committed to safety quality accountability and dependable service.
• Receive competitive salary pay of $40000$80000 based on qualifications and experience.
• Access competitive benefits available to eligible regular full-time employees.