Sample Lab Planner – Cross-Functional Planning & Logistics

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits for eligible regular full-­-t

Job summary

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. in Northbrook, IL is hiring a Sample Lab Planner for our Shared Technical Services team. You will coordinate daily sample compounding, shipping, and inventory, balancing priorities to meet customer demand.

Proficiency with ERP/WMS systems, especially Microsoft Dynamics 365, is required to generate material requirements, monitor stock, and drive continuous improvements in planning data and KPIs.

Qualifications

• At least two years of college coursework or five years of related experience.
• Three or more years of experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, inventory control, or a related operations environment.
• Two or more years of experience using ERP and Warehouse Management Systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is required, and Batch Metrics or similar manufacturing-system experience is preferred.
• Associate degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Accounting, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Strong planning, organization, time-management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams, including the ability to prepare and present reports, metrics, and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily sample compounding and shipping schedules based on customer demand and business priorities.
• Manage and prioritize domestic sample requests from submission through production and shipment.
• Use ERP and planning systems to generate material requirements, monitor inventory, and coordinate resolution of raw material shortages.
• Maintain accurate planning, inventory, and production data while supporting data integrity across systems.
• Monitor sample usage trends and frequently requested flavors to support inventory availability and rapid customer response.
• Partner with Sample Compounding, Shipping, Procurement, Flavor R&D, Fragrance R&D, Sales, Quality Control, and other teams to keep work moving efficiently.
• Prepare operational reports and KPIs and maintain SOPs, work instructions, training materials, and process documentation.
• Investigate planning, scheduling, inventory, and workflow issues and implement corrective actions and continuous improvements.

Skills

Planning

Inventory management

Operations coordination

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Excel

Education

Associate degree in Business/Operations/Supply Chain

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

ERP systems

Batch Metrics

Job description

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. in Northbrook, IL is hiring a Sample Lab Planner for our Shared Technical Services team. You will coordinate daily sample compounding, shipping, and inventory, balancing priorities to meet customer demand.

Proficiency with ERP/WMS systems, especially Microsoft Dynamics 365, is required to generate material requirements, monitor stock, and drive continuous improvements in planning data and KPIs.