Strategic Supply Planner: Inventory & Demand

Smithfield Foods; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Supply Planner to manage master production scheduling, inventory control, and capacity planning across the distribution network. You’ll drive data-driven decisions to align supply with demand, maintain optimal stock, and partner with manufacturing and logistics to sustain high service levels.

You will analyze production metrics, set target stock levels, and support strategic decisions for seasonal and market variations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or supply chain settings.
• Experience with SAP and related supply chain applications.
• Proficiency with PC-based tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access).
• Strong data management, analytics, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong mathematical/statistical abilities and modeling experience.
• Ability to build working relationships with cross-functional partners.
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop finished goods plans based on Consensus Demand Plan and inventory targets.
• Collaborate with demand planning, manufacturing, quality, warehousing and transportation teams to resolve issues.
• Measure and report KPI performance, monitor capacity, and provide timely updates to partners.
• Optimize stock levels and distribution processes, monitor distress and balance supply with demand.

Skills

SAP

Excel

Data analytics

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Logility

JDA

APO

Anaplan

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Supply Planner to manage master production scheduling, inventory control, and capacity planning across the distribution network. You’ll drive data-driven decisions to align supply with demand, maintain optimal stock, and partner with manufacturing and logistics to sustain high service levels.

You will analyze production metrics, set target stock levels, and support strategic decisions for seasonal and market variations.