NORAM Senior Supply Planner

Roquette; Keokuk (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Roquette in Keokuk, IA (also Geneva, IL) is seeking a Sr. Supply Planner to bridge strategic planning with execution.

You will develop weekly production and distribution plans for North America, balancing capacity, logistics, demand, inventory policy, and regional SIOP alignment to ensure product availability. The role requires 3–5 years in planning/scheduling, a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field, strong analytics, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field.
• 3–5 years of Planning/Scheduling experience.
• Understanding of product and process cost structures.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of corn wet milling industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and update supply plans (production and distribution) for North America.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose mitigation plans.
• Communicate plan results with stakeholders to align risk plans.
• Maintain inventory policy by SKU/location for continuity of supply.
• Monitor KPI metrics and improve supply assumptions and processes.
• Ensure data integrity across tools and systems.
• Lead initiatives to improve team results and efficiency.
• Support SKU rationalization processes.
• Participate in annual inventory counts.
• Coordinate plan results and alerts with impacted groups.

Skills

Planning/Scheduling Experience

Oral and written communication

Math and statistics

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Cost structures understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related business field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.

Want to help us make a difference? Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients. Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.

We are looking for our next Sr. Supply Planner within our Supply Chain Team. The Sr. Supply Planer will be responsible for bridging strategic planning and operational execution, ensuring customer demand is met while optimizing inventory levels, production capacity, service performance, and working capital.

This position is located in Keokuk, IA or Geneva, IL.

Compensation: The current salary range for this role is estimated to be $100,000 – $130,000. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation. The specific compensation offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

What You’ll Do

• Create and update supply plans (production and distribution) at SKU/weekly horizon for North America region, considering manufacturing capacities, logistics and transport limitations, customer demand, inventory policy, alignment with regional SIOP, and raw material availabilities
• Identify and communicate potential bottlenecks and/or risks to supply and propose mitigation plans
• Identify and communicate potential business opportunities linked to underutilization which could impact the costs of supply
• Communicate plan results and alerts, with coordination with main stakeholders to agree on risk mitigation plans (liase with Manufacturing, PLM, Demand Planning, Supply Schedulers, Procurement, Finance, etc.)
• Establish and adhere to inventory policy by SKU/storage location and in line with regional SIOP, enabling the continuity of product availability to optimize free cash flow, align with business strategy, account for demand/supply volatilities, and account for lead times
• Monitor and analyze production KPI metrics, with focus on supply plan adherence, to identify root causes and implement improvements to supply assumptions, models, and processes
• Ensure data integrity within all tools and systems
• Act as leader for specific key initiatives to improve the team’s results and efficiency, such as KPI improvement projects, process redesigns, data analysis, and optimization
• Provide analysis and recommendations in support of SKU rationalization processes
• Participate in any inventory cycle or full physical counts each year
• Ensure clear understanding, agreement, and communication of all plans
• Coordination of plan results and supply alerts with impacted groups to execute risk mitigation plan

What You’ll Need

• Education:Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related business field
• Experience: 3-5 years Planning/Scheduling Experience
• Understanding of product and process cost structures in making informed planning decisions
• Knowledge of corn wet milling industry preferred
• Strong oral and written communication
• Demonstrated aptitude with math and statistics
• Strong problem solving, innovative and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Days and flexible hours of work are required to meet facility demands.

AAP/EEO Statement

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. “AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace”

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences. Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws. As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach.

To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www.roquette.com and at www.sustainability.roquette.com

Roquette is a global leader in sustainable plant-based solutions, driving innovation and strong partnerships that are shaping the future of nutrition, health, and bioindustry. The company harnesses natural resources such as wheat, corn, seaweed, and cellulose to craft high-performance ingredients used in everyday foods, oral medications, advanced biopharmaceuticals, and a range of bio-based products. A family-owned company with over 90 years of expertise and 11,000 employees, Roquette serves clients in over 150 countries and is committed to creating lasting value for customers, patients, consumers, and society. Together, we turn the potential of nature into the essentials of life.

Discover more about Roquette here.