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June 24, 2025

The Supply Planner is responsible for ensuring product availability through accurate supply plans aligned with demand forecasts and inventory targets. This role will work cross-functionally to maintain production schedules, manage inventory levels, and optimize supply chain efficiency to support service level targets and cost objectives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain short-, mid-, and long-term supply plans aligned with demand forecasts.
  • Coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics to ensure production feasibility and timely replenishment.
  • Monitor and adjust supply plans based on changes in demand, inventory levels, or production constraints.
  • Support S&OP reviews by providing supply metrics, risks, and mitigation strategies.
  • Track and report supply performance KPIs including fill rate, on-time delivery, and supply adherence.
  • Maintain planning tools and systems (ERP, dashboards).
  • Participate in post-mortems and root cause analysis for supply disruptions.

Contribute to continuous improvement projects within the supply chain.

Abilities; Skills; Experience; Aptitude and Judgement:

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple timelines and priorities
  • Analytical and detail-oriented mindset with experience using supply planning tools
  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence decisions
  • Proficient in ERP systems (SAP/Infor) and data visualization tools (Power BI/Excel)
  • Sound judgment in balancing supply continuity with cost optimization
  • Demonstrated capability to resolve conflicts and troubleshoot supply disruptions

Other Personal or General Characteristics:

Resilient and calm under pressure

Collaborative and accountable team player

Results-driven and disciplined in process execution

Flexible and adaptable to changes in supply or demand

Thrives when working under pressure

Requirements

Academic/Technical/Management: Experience and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field.
  • 3–5 years of experience in supply planning, production planning, or inventory management in FMCG or manufacturing.
  • Proficient with planning systems (SAP, Infor, etc.) and analysis tools (Excel, Power BI).
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination abilities.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Pension
  • Lunch Subsidy
  • Others
Work Level
Mid-Level
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Saint Andrew, Jamaica

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