Supply Chain Planner

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

We are currently looking to recruit a Supply Chain Planner to join our award-winning business in Switzerland. This position is hybrid on a permanent basis.

Our Benefits include:

Competitive salary

Benefits linked holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Share purchase scheme

Subsidised private medical cover

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee assistance programme

The Supply Chain Planner will play a crucial role in optimizing the supply chain by balancing inventory levels, production schedules, and demand forecasts. This role requires analytical skills, strong communication abilities, and collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to meet service level targets and ensure smooth operations. The Supply Planner will also work to minimize stockouts and excess inventory while maintaining efficient inventory turnover to meet the agreed upon customer service level.

At Neogen, we partner with our customers to protect and enhance the world’s level of food and animal safety. By offering a diverse suite of solutions for the food, beverage, animal protein and agriculture industries, we empower our customers to safeguard their brands and create better products. We also have the privilege to partner with companies in the companion and performance animal industries, as well as the fields of life sciences and toxicology.

Our team here supports the Indian, European, Middle Eastern and African (iEMEA) territories for Neogen Corporation, a top performing NASDAQ listed business employing over 2,000 people worldwide.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and manage inventory plans to meet sales and production needs while optimizing inventory turnover.
• Monitor and analyze stock levels, and make adjustments to avoid shortages or overages.
• Work with demand planners and production planners to balance supply against forecasted demand and ensure stock levels are aligned with company targets.
• Analyze historical data and market trends to support accurate forecasting and replenishment plans.
• Collaborate with demand planning and sales teams to assess forecast accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Develop and execute replenishment plans in collaboration with production, purchasing, and logistics teams.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and finished products, addressing any potential delays.
• Resolve supply chain issues, including delivery delays, quality concerns, and capacity constraints, in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Work with production planners to develop production timelines that meet inventory and sales requirements.
• Communicate production needs and potential issues with suppliers, and develop solutions for supply constraints.
• Monitor and reports key supply chain KPIs such as stock levels, backorder, stockout risks, order fulfillment rates, OTIF.
• Generate and analyze reports to identify trends, forecast demand, and make recommendations to improve supply chain performance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the supply chain, including automation and technology integration.
• Lead or participate in projects focused on enhancing supply chain efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous experience in supply planning, inventory management, or a related supply chain role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in supply chain software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems).
• Excellent Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working cross-functionally with various departments.
• Proficient with power BI to build reporting and enhance automation is preferable.
• Experience with advanced forecasting techniques and planning tools.
• APICS or CPIM certification is preferred.
• Fluent Business English is an asset.

Please press Apply now in order to submit your application.

A Mission That Matters

Neogen is dedicated to the advancement of human and animal wellbeing through science and technology so we can fuel a brighter future for global food security.

Our culture is comprised of our Purpose and Promise, our Principles and our Values – which guide our everyday decision making. Dreaming big while Inspiring and Innovating, doing the right thing while Acting with Integrity, being solution driven while Delivering On Our Promises, celebrating the talent each person brings while Fostering Optimism and valuing diversity while Cultivating Belonging. It’s our actions aligning with these values that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing organisation. If this role has caught your attention and you feel it might be good fit for you then please don't hesitate to apply.

Come Be Part Of A Mission that Matters!

From inside the farm gate to our dinner plates, Neogen protects the world’s food supply. Through a variety of animal healthcare products, to food safety solutions for dangerous bacteria, allergens, toxins, drug residues and much more, Neogen is there — and you can be too.