Supply Planner (Carlyle, IL)

The Maschhoffs; Carlyle (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or HDHP health plan

Dental coverage options

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

The Maschhoffs in Carlyle, IL is seeking a Supply Planning professional to develop and maintain system-wide flow plans aligning production supply, customer demand, inventory, and asset capacity.

You will manage inventory projections, monitor performance metrics, and partner with operations to resolve constraints, delivering data-driven decisions and actionable recommendations. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a path for advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; related fields include Supply Chain, Agriculture, Animal Science, Business Administration, Operations Management.
• 2 years of supply chain, production planning, logistics, operations, or agricultural planning experience; 5–7 years can substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system-wide flow plans that align production supply, customer demand, inventory position, and asset capacity.
• Manage inventory and space projections to optimize pig flow, yardage utilization, target weights, health status, and facility capacity.
• Monitor supply, capacity, inventory, and operational performance metrics to identify risks, evaluate impacts, and recommend corrective actions.
• Plan and execute changes within standard planning timelines, escalating issues with clear recommendations.
• Support long-range planning through forecasting, scenario analysis, and evaluation of production changes, customer requirements, and operational constraints.
• Use inventory, production, and operational data to support decision-making, improve planning effectiveness, reduce costs, and support customer commitments.
• Develop reporting tools, dashboards, and planning processes that enhance visibility, accountability, and data-driven decision making.
• Communicate supply plans, changes, risks, and recommendations to Production, Transport, Marketing, Leadership, and other key stakeholders.
• Partner with operational leaders and facilitate cross-functional discussions to resolve inventory, capacity, and flow challenges while aligning on space planning priorities and business objectives.
• Participate in planning review meetings, annual department objective setting, strategic initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and planning system enhancements.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for planning team members.
• Provide after-hours support through the Supply Management & Logistics Emergency Hotline rotation as required.

Skills

Supply planning

Inventory management

Production systems

Capacity planning

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Livestock flow planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Planning & prioritization

Data interpretation

Communication with stakeholders

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Develop and maintain system-wide flow plans that align production supply, customer demand, inventory position, and asset capacity.
• Manage inventory and space projections to optimize pig flow, yardage utilization, target weights, health status, and facility capacity.
• Monitor supply, capacity, inventory, and operational performance metrics to identify risks, evaluate impacts, and recommend corrective actions.
• Plan and execute changes within standard planning timelines, escalating issues with clear recommendations.
• Support long-range planning through forecasting, scenario analysis, and evaluation of production changes, customer requirements, and operational constraints.
• Use inventory, production, and operational data to support decision-making, improve planning effectiveness, reduce costs, and support customer commitments.
• Develop reporting tools, dashboards, and planning processes that enhance visibility, accountability, and data-driven decision making.
• Communicate supply plans, changes, risks, and recommendations to Production, Transport, Marketing, Leadership, and other key stakeholders.
• Partner with operational leaders and facilitate cross-functional discussions to resolve inventory, capacity, and flow challenges while aligning on space planning priorities and business objectives.
• Participate in planning review meetings, annual department objective setting, strategic initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and planning system enhancements.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for planning team members.
• Provide after-hours support through the Supply Management & Logistics Emergency Hotline rotation as required.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, Animal Science, Business Administration, Operations Management, Accounting, or related field

Experience

2 years of supply chain, production planning, logistics, operations, or agricultural planning experience.

*5–7 years of relevant supply chain, production planning, logistics, operations, or agricultural planning experience can be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Supply planning and inventory management
• Production systems and operational planning
• Capacity planning and forecasting
• Data analysis and reporting
• Microsoft Office applications with advanced Excel proficiency
• Agricultural production systems and livestock flow planning

Skill in:

• Planning and prioritization
• Analytical problem solving
• Data interpretation and forecasting
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Process improvement
• Cross-functional collaboration

Ability to:

• Make informed planning decisions in a dynamic environment
• Balance competing priorities and operational constraints
• Work both independently and collaboratively
• Analyze complex data and develop actionable recommendations
• Influence decisions through data-driven insights
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Compensation:

Targeted pay range of $70,000 - $76,000 USD annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

The Maschhoffs offers full-time regular employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
• Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.
• Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee, as well as paid parental leave.
• A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested.
• A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.

Physical Demands
Climbing: Less than 20%
Crawling/Stooping: Less than 20%
Hearing: 41% - 70%
Heavy Lifting: Less than 20% Choose an item.
Manual Dexterity: Less than 20%
Pushing/Pulling: Less than 20%
Speaking: 41% - 70%
Standing: Less than 20%
Visual: Over 70%
Walking: Less than 20%

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

2 years:

Supply chain, production planning, logistics, operations, or agricultural planning experience.

Preferred

5-7 years:

Supply chain, production planning, logistics, operations, or agricultural planning experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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