Network Supply Planner

Elanco; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in animal health located in Liverpool is seeking a Network Supply Planner. In this role, you will develop and maintain supply plans and collaborate with teams to mitigate risks. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience in supply or production planning. Strong knowledge of supply chain tools like SAP IBP and data analytics skills are essential. This is a hybrid position requiring office presence approximately 30 days per quarter.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Production or Supply Planning.
• Deep knowledge of supply chain tools and processes.
• Experience in collaborating with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive supply plans.
• Identify and mitigate potential supply risks.
• Lead supply chain forums for plan alignment.

Skills

Supply chain tools knowledge

Data analytics skills

Collaboration with manufacturing groups

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline

Tools

SAP IBP

Business Objects

Job description

**At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!****At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.****Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!****Your Role:****Network Supply Planner**As a Network Planner, you will be a vital part of our Global Supply Chain team, ensuring the reliable supply of Elanco's products from our manufacturing sites to distribution centers. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining an optimized supply plan that supports our customers, meets inventory targets, and efficiently utilizes our production resources. You will be a key player in balancing supply and demand, mitigating risks, and ensuring our products are available where and when they are needed most. **Your Responsibilities:** * Develop and maintain a comprehensive supply plan for our products across the network using SAP IBP.* Identify, analyze, and mitigate potential supply risks through scenario planning and collaboration.* Lead key supply chain forums like Supply Reviews to ensure plan alignment and execution.* Manage product lifecycles to optimize inventory and service levels for new launches and product rationalizations.* Continuously improve planning parameters and master data to enhance supply chain efficiency and responsiveness.**What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):** * **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related technical discipline.* **Experience:** A minimum of 5 years of experience in Production or Supply Planning* **Technical Skills:** Deep knowledge of supply chain tools and business processes.* **Certifications:** APICS CPIM, CSCP certification (or actively working towards it).**What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):** * **Technical Skills:** Specific experience with SAP IBP.* Direct operational experience in a supply chain function.* Proven experience collaborating with diverse manufacturing groups, including production, logistics, and quality.* Strong data analytics skills and experience with Business Objects or similar data marts.**Additional Information:** * **Travel:** Less than 10%* **Location:** Speke, UK - This is a hybrid position, with an expectation of being in the office approximately 30 days per quarter.Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status**As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.** **At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.**Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose CSR framework – all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at .