Supply Planner - Raw Materials & Production

Roquette; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement contribution 6.2%

Professional development

Paid time off

12 holidays

Maternity leave 12 weeks

Parental leave 4 weeks

Student loan repayment assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefit

Job summary

Roquette, a global leader in sustainable plant-based solutions, seeks an experienced planner to integrate supply and production planning across two sites. You will develop raw material plans and detailed production schedules in SAP PPDS, aligning supply, demand, and inventory while collaborating with manufacturing, procurement and customer service teams.

Responsibilities include inventory optimization, supplier management, and maintaining SAP master data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent).
• APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP preferred or willingness to obtain.
• 5+ years in raw material planning, production scheduling, or supply chain planning in manufacturing.
• Experience supporting multi-site or complex single-site operations.
• End-to-end supply planning from procurement to delivery.
• Proven SAP experience, particularly PPDS and Master Data.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and contract compliance.
• History of continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain.
• Ability to interface with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Integrated supply and production planning; develop long- and short-term material plans.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and customer service teams.
• Set stock levels, manage inventory days, write-offs, and obsolescence.
• Monitor material flow, resolve shortages, discrepancies, and quality issues.
• Lead meetings with vendors to review forecasts, POs, and issues.
• Maintain production schedules aligned with strategy and capacity.
• Serve as contact for customer service on ATP and delivery commitments.
• Maintain SAP master data and process orders for scheduling and reporting.
• Track KPIs across sites and drive improvements in planning capability.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory optimization

Data analysis

Vendor/supplier management

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering

Tools

SAP PPDS

SAP Master Data

Job description

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, 6.2% company retirement contribution, and professional development opportunities.


• Generous paid time off and 12 annual paid company holidays.


• 12 weeks 100% paid maternity leave, and up to 4 weeks 100% paid parental leave (including adoption/surrogacy/foster care leave) for non-birthing parents.


• Student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement program for select roles.


• Annual wellness benefit and wellness centered programs focused on your health needs.

What You'll Do

• Integrated Supply & Production Planning – Develop and maintain short- and long-term raw material plans alongside detailed weekly/daily production schedules (via SAP PPDS) to align supply, demand, and inventory needs.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Act as the primary interface between manufacturing, supply chain, master planners, customer service, and local site material coordinators to ensure a smooth, aligned day-to-day planning process.


• Inventory Optimization – Set preferred stock levels, prevent excess or obsolete inventory, and manage inventory days, write-offs, and slow‑moving stock.


• Materials Availability & Issue Resolution – Monitor the flow of materials through purchasing, storage, and production; proactively identify and resolve raw material shortages, inventory discrepancies, and quality issues.


• Supplier & Stakeholder Management – Facilitate collaboration meetings with vendors and stakeholders to review forecasts, purchase orders, and operational issues, while managing key supplier relationships for quality, delivery, and contract compliance.


• Production Schedule Management – Issue, maintain, and communicate production schedules in line with business strategy (cost, rate, inventory, uptime), adjusting as needed in partnership with manufacturing teams.


• Customer Service Interface – Serve as primary point of contact for customer service, ensuring order requirements, ATP (Available-to-Promise) processes, and delivery commitments are met.


• Data & Systems Integrity – Maintain accurate SAP master data and process orders to support scheduling, planning, and reporting accuracy.


• KPI Monitoring – Track and report key performance indicators across both sites, including capacity loading, production-to-plan, delivery-to-promise, inventory levels, and slow‑moving/obsolete stock.


• Continuous Improvement Projects – Lead and design new tools, processes, and initiatives to enhance planning capabilities, material availability, and overall supply chain performance across the two sites.

What You'll Need

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).


• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred or willingness to obtain.


• 5+ years of experience in raw material planning, production scheduling, or supply chain planning within a manufacturing environment.


• Experience supporting multi‑site or complex single‑site operations preferred.


• Experience: Proven track record managing end‑to‑end supply planning — from raw material procurement through production scheduling to customer delivery.


• Demonstrated experience working with SAP, specifically SAP PPDS and Master Data management.


• Experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating/monitoring contract compliance, quality, and delivery performance.


• History of leading or contributing to continuous improvement / process optimization initiatives within a supply chain or planning function.


• Experience interfacing directly with cross‑functional stakeholders, including manufacturing, customer service, procurement, and senior planning teams.


• Familiarity with inventory management principles, including obsolescence/slow‑moving stock reduction and inventory days optimization.

Work Environment

This role spends approximately 100 % of the time in an office environment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; work in hot, cold and loud environments. Employee must be able to wear a respirator.

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”

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