Inventory Planner

Inventory Planner

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Inventory Planner will plan, identify and evaluate the distribution network inventories through analysis of the inventory replenishment system. In this role, you will conduct inventory analysis and work on assignments of moderate complexity and variety. You will participate to implement policies, procedures and will monitor applicable regulations and ensure inventory security.

Key Accountabilities

• Generate and execute cycle and safety stock plans for the assigned product or location, using the approved supply plan entries.
• Ensure FIFO is being followed for ingredients, packaging and finished goods.
• Participate in handling network inventory in accordance with set inventory planning metrics targets.
• Contribute to inventory plans for assigned product or location into the planning process.
• Maintain data relevant to network distribution planning activities including capacity, constraint, logistics, supplier, master and location data.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of two years of related work experience
• Other minimum qualifications may apply

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of supply or inventory planning experience
• Previous work experience with inventory management in food industry .
• Experience in SAP, EWM and/or CAT2.

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.