Senior Planning Analyst

CHS Inc.; Inver Grove Heights (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Inc. is seeking a Senior Supply Planning Analyst to join our Supply Chain Planning & Execution organization, focusing on oilseeds processing.

This role requires building advanced forecasting models, creating data visualizations, and translating complex datasets into actionable insights to drive cross-functional planning. The ideal candidate will lead monthly supply planning, develop quantitative models, and collaborate with trading, transportation, operations, and finance to ensure

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in supply or demand planning, analytics, S&OP or operations research.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Economics, Manufacturing, Logistics, Operations Management, SCM, Statistics, Computer Science or related field
• Advanced Power BI skills and experience building dashboards independently
• Experience with SQL, Snowflake and Python to model commodity markets or supply chain networks

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the monthly supply planning process for oilseeds processing, including capacity planning, master production schedules and transportation forecasts.
• Build and enhance Power BI and other analytical tools to improve cross-functional visibility.
• Design, build and maintain quantitative models and AI solutions for market analytics and supply chain planning.
• Maintain supply planning models and master data in SAP IBP.
• Partner with commercial, operations, transportation, scheduling and finance to align on a 24-month rolling One Number Plan.
• Incorporate asset capabilities and transportation constraints into planning models for realistic scenarios.
• Produce clear market and supply chain insights highlighting risks, opportunities and financial implications.
• Contribute to business cases for capital investments enabling asset and network performance.
• Identify supply chain improvements through network optimization and cost-to-serve analysis.
• Facilitate discussions across matrixed teams to drive alignment on assumptions, scenarios, and execution plans.

Skills

Advanced analytical

Modeling & optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Strategic facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business, Economics, Manufacturing, Logistics, OPS, SCM, Statistics, CS)

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Snowflake

Python

SAP IBP

PPDS

Power Automate

Job description

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS Inc. has an exciting opportunity to join our Supply Chain Planning & Execution organization as a Senior Supply Planning Analyst supporting the Oilseeds Processing product line. This role is ideal for a highly analytical planner who can build advanced forecasting models and data visualizations, translate complex datasets into insights, and lead effective cross-functional collaborative planning processes.

The position focuses on supply and demand planning through the S&OP process by developing and maintaining tools, analyzing data, providing insights to support business decisions and supply chain performance.

Communication and influence skills are essential as this role works closely with trading, transportation, operations, and finance teams to ensure plans are aligned and executable.

This is a hybrid role with three days per week on-site at our global corporate headquarters in Inver Grove Heights, MN.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the monthly supply planning process for oilseeds processing, including capacity planning, master production schedules and transportation forecasts
• Build and enhance Power BIs and other analytical tools to improve cross-functional visibility
• Design, build and maintain quantitative models and AI solutions for market analytics, supply chain risk, scenario models and global commodity demand planning
• Maintain supply planning models and master data in SAP IBP
• Partner with commercial, operations, transportation, scheduling and finance to align on a 24-month rolling One Number Plan
• Incorporate asset capabilities and transportation constraints into planning models to ensure realistic and actionable scenarios
• Produce clear market and supply chain insights that highlight risks, opportunities, and financial implications for decision-making
• Contribute to business cases for capital investments that enable asset and network performance
• Identify supply chain improvements through network optimization, key performance metrics and cost-to-serve analysis, tracking progress against product line goals, cost savings and value creation opportunities
• Facilitate discussions across matrixed teams to drive alignment on assumptions, scenarios, and execution plans.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• High School diploma or GED
• 4+ years of experience in supply or demand planning, supply chain analytics, S&OP or operations research

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Economics, Manufacturing, Logistics, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Computer Science or related field
• Advanced Power BI skills and experience with building dashboards independently
• Advanced analytical, modeling and optimization skills, with demonstrated ability to work with complex datasets with tools such as SQL, Snowflake, and Python to model commodity markets or supply chain networks
• Hands-on experience in supply or demand planning using modern supply chain technologies, especially SAP IBP, PPDS or similar products
• Knowledge of AI and automation capabilities for supply chain applications (AI agents, robotic process automations (RPAs), Power Automate)
• Strong planning problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate business insights into actionable recommendations for supply, demand, and network optimization.
• Exceptional communication skills- able to simplify complex analyses, build compelling narratives, and present confidently to diverse audiences, including senior stakeholders.
• High relationship-building and influencing skills, especially in matrixed, cross-functional environments.
• Strategic facilitation skills, including the ability to lead cross-functional discussions, drive alignment, and navigate conflicting priorities.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.