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Supply Chain Planner at Elanco in Fort Dodge, IA
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At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!
Your Role: Supply Chain Planner
As a Supply Chain Planner, you will be part of the manufacturing and supply chain organization, supporting production planning and scheduling for vaccine operations. In this role, you will be responsible for developing finite schedules, balancing capacity, and ensuring reliable product supply to meet both U.S. and international demand.
Your Responsibilities:
• Develop and manage short-term production schedules and long-term capacity plans for assigned work centers
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, and logistics teams to resolve production issues and ensure schedule adherence
• Ensure availability and release of raw materials and components prior to production execution
• Analyze inventory levels, including obsolete and distressed materials, and recommend actions to minimize risk
• Maintain accurate planning data in ERP systems, including BOMs, recipes, and material master data
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Economics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of supply chain planning or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment (or 6+ years in lieu of degree), including ERP system experience
• Top 2 skills: Strong analytical/problem-solving capability and ability to communicate effectively across cross-functional teams
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (GMP, USDA, FDA)
• APICS certification or equivalent supply chain credentials
• Experience with SAP, OMP+, or advanced planning systems
• Strong understanding of inventory management, MRP, and capacity planning
• Experience supporting new product launches and non-commercial demand planning
Additional Information:
• Travel: Minimal
• Location: Fort Dodge, IA – Onsite
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