Network Supply Planner

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

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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.

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Your Role:

Network Supply Planner

As a Network Planner, you will be a vital part of our Global Supply Chain team, ensuring the reliable supply of Elanco's products from our manufacturing sites to distribution centers. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining an optimized supply plan that supports our customers, meets inventory targets, and efficiently utilizes our production resources. You will be a key player in balancing supply and demand, mitigating risks, and ensuring our products are available where and when they are needed most. 

Your Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive supply plan for our products across the network using SAP IBP. 

• Identify, analyze, and mitigate potential supply risks through scenario planning and collaboration. 

• Lead key supply chain forums like Supply Reviews to ensure plan alignment and execution. 

• Manage product lifecycles to optimize inventory and service levels for new launches and product rationalizations. 

• Continuously improve planning parameters and master data to enhance supply chain efficiency and responsiveness. 

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related technical discipline. 

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in Production or Supply Planning  

• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of supply chain tools and business processes. 

• Certifications: APICS CPIM, CSCP certification (or actively working towards it). 

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications): 

• Technical Skills: Specific experience with SAP IBP. 

• Direct operational experience in a supply chain function. 

• Proven experience collaborating with diverse manufacturing groups, including production, logistics, and quality. 

• Strong data analytics skills and experience with Business Objects or similar data marts. 

Additional Information: 

• Travel: Less than 10% 

• Location: Speke, UK - This is a hybrid position, with an expectation of being in the office approximately 30 days per quarter. 

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles! 

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status