Supply Planning Manager EMEA

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We are currently looking for a Supply Planning Manager to join our team in our award-winning business based remotely in Lucerne, Switzerland.

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:

• You will be driving and coordinating the SOP process for EMEA and APAC.
• Overseeing and managing detailed supply plans issued by the supply planners to ensure the timely availability of products and materials, considering lead times, production capabilities, and inventory levels.
• Monitoring and managing inventory levels to ensure that stock levels are balanced, minimizing stockouts and excess inventory while optimizing working capital.
• Working with production teams to align manufacturing schedules with demand forecasts and inventory requirements.
• Regularly evaluating the supply chain process to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Implementing best practices and new technologies to optimize supply planning operations.
• Deploying and structuring KPIs in alignment with company target.  
• Tracking and reporting on key performance metrics, such as anticipating risk of stock out, evaluating product availability time in collaboration with internal suppliers, manufacturing and production planning. Provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Working closely with procurement, sales, production and logistics to ensure alignment and a coordinated approach to meet business objectives.
• Overseeing projects related to product launches, line extensions and various supply chain initiatives.
• Developing and mentoring a team of supply chain planners and business leads.

About you:

• 8+ years of experience in supply chain management role or a related field, with at least 4 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain planning, inventory management, production planning and demand management.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and supply chain planning tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills, along with the ability to manage complex supply chain operations, with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing supply chain issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and develop a team, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics or related field is desirable. Masters degree is preferred.

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.

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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.