Temporary Supply Planning Clerk

ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients); Deming (NM); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Holidays

Paid sick leave

401K Match on Day 1

Job summary

ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients) seeks an Operations Assistant to support BOM review and optimization, supply planning data accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration within food manufacturing. The role emphasizes hands-on BOM validation and data reporting in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with Supply Planning, Operations, Procurement, Quality, and Production teams to improve data integrity, develop Excel tools, and drive efficiency in material planning.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., supply chain, engineering).
• Strong Excel, Pivot Tables, and data reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and optimize Bills of Materials (BOMs) for food manufacturing processes.
• Validate ingredients, packaging, and processing components against standards.
• Identify and troubleshoot BOM inaccuracies affecting production planning and MRP.
• Collaborate with production, quality, R&D and planning teams to collect data.
• Develop and maintain Excel-based tools, trackers, and reports for BOM validation.
• Analyze material usage trends and investigate variances between planned and actual usage.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations summarizing progress and recommendations.
• Document process improvements and create SOPs where applicable.
• Assist with other supply planning and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Task management

Attention to detail

Education

Supply Chain Management

Industrial Engineering

Operations Management

Business Analytics

Food Science

Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Description

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Position Summary

ofi is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented operations assistant to support supply chain and manufacturing planning activities within our food manufacturing operations. The primary focus of this role will be the review, validation, and optimization of Bills of Materials (BOMs) used in food processing and production planning systems. This role provides hands-on exposure to supply planning, inventory management, production processes, and master data management in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This person will collaborate closely with Supply Planning, Operations, Procurement, Quality, and Production teams to identify BOM discrepancies, improve data accuracy, and support reporting initiatives that drive operational efficiency.

What You’ll Do - Position Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) for food manufacturing processes.
• Validate ingredient, packaging, and processing components against production standards and specifications.
• Identify and troubleshoot BOM inaccuracies affecting production planning, inventory management, and material requirements planning (MRP).
• Partner with production, quality, R&D, and planning teams to collect and verify manufacturing data.
• Develop and maintain Excel-based tools, trackers, and reports to support BOM validation activities.
• Analyze material consumption trends and investigate variances between planned and actual usage.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations summarizing project progress, findings, and recommendations.
• Document process improvements and create standard operating procedures (SOPs) where applicable.
• Assist with other supply planning and continuous improvement projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience You’ll Bring – Role Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in:
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Operations Management
  • Business Analytics
  • Food Science
  • Engineering or related field
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including:
  • Pivot Tables
  • VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Charts and dashboards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on data accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, inventory, or supply chain processes.
• Familiarity with food manufacturing environments.
• Experience creating reports and presenting findings to cross-functional teams.
• Onsite / Shift Requirements: This role is a fully onsite position where employees are expected to be at the worksite for their specific work schedule. Candidates must be able to work the assigned shift schedule, including flexibility to support business needs which may involve rotating schedules, evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime as required.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ofi provides employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that is designed to support your career, health, and future. A Rewarding Career Awaits!

The pay for this role is $18 per hour and is based on position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or other determining factors.

Additional Perks That Make a Difference

• ofi values work-life balance and the importance of celebrating life’s special moments and offers Company Paid Holidays
• Rest, recover, and return strong – with paid sick leave on ofi
• Invest in your future with our competitive retirement savings program - 401K Match on Day 1

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.