Supply Chain Planner

Salary:

• $60,000 - $80,000
  
  Schedule:
  
  5
  -Day Work Week Site Address: 6500 W 51st Chicago, IL 60638
• Who We Are Conexus Food is a leader in the Asian food service industry, bringing a diverse range of ethnic cuisines, such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai, to the table.
• Our corporate headquarters in Chicago is where we house our fully integrated food processing, manufacturing, logistics, and worldwide supply chain services all under one roof.
• With distribution centers spanning the US, over 2 million square feet of warehousing space, and a fleet of more than 1,000 trucks, we're the go-to when it comes to reliable delivery services.
• At Conexus Food , we believe that teamwork and collaboration are the keys to success.
• We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of integrity and honesty in everything we do and building strong relationships with our clients.
• We're looking for individuals who share our values and are committed to excellence.
• Join our team and contribute to our culture of collaboration and integrity while growing your own skills and expertise.
• Together, we'll deliver high-quality products and exceptional service to our clients and achieve great things.

• This role needs to utilize category expertise and vendor specific knowledge to manage inventory levels for all assigned items, suppliers and/or categories while maintaining service level targets to our customers across multiple distribution centers.
• Responsible for delivering forecast accuracy and forecasting per defined goals by SKU and/or product family.

• Demand Planning Responsibilities:
  Forecasting Demand:
  Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and seasonality to predict future product demand.
• Use statistical and analytical tools to create accurate demand forecasts.

• Work closely with sales, marketing, and finance teams to understand demand drivers and promotional activities.
• Ensure alignment between demand forecasts and business strategies.

• Monitor inventory levels to ensure supply meets demand while minimizing costs.
• Identify and report on inventory trends and slow-moving items.

• Prepare and present forecast and inventory metrics to management.
• Regularly review and adjust forecasts based on changes in market conditions or company strategy.

• Supply Chain Strategy:
  Develop and implement supply chain strategies to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Ensure that supply can meet forecasted demand.

• Work closely with sales and marketing departments to understand future product demand.
• Align supply planning with production and inventory management strategies.

• Develop and maintain inventory targets to align with demand forecasts.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply planning.

• Identify and resolve supply chain constraints and discrepancies between supply and demand.
• Adapt supply planning strategies to address unexpected changes in the market or supply chain disruptions.

• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to interpret complex data, recognize patterns, and extract actionable insights.

• Familiarity with ERP systems, demand planning software, and data analysis tools.

• Strong skills in articulating insights and recommendations to various stakeholders, including sales, marketing, and supply chain teams.

• Efficiently managing multiple tasks and deadlines to ensure accurate forecasts.

• Being flexible and ready to adjust strategies in response to market changes.

• Knowledge of business operations and the ability to align forecasts with company goals.

• Strong skills in using tools like Excel, SQL, and data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

• Education:
  
  A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.

• Practical experience ERP and demand planning software such as SAP, Dynamics 365, JDA, Logility or similar systems.

• Certifications in supply chain management or related areas can be beneficial.

• Several years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field in food industry is preferred.

• Proven track record in demand forecasting, inventory planning, and supply chain optimization.

• Experience managing projects and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

• Demonstrated ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in a dynamic environment.

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.