Supply Chain Planner I

Steuben Foods is a longstanding family-owned food and beverage manufacturer proudly based in Western New York. We specialize in aseptic manufacturing and are committed to continued growth and success.

We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented Supply Chain Planner I to support demand and supply planning within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is ideal for an early-career supply chain professional who is highly organized, comfortable working with data, and interested in developing expertise in demand planning, inventory management, production scheduling, and material requirements planning (MRP).

Work Location

This position requires onsite work. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the work location. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Support demand and supply planning activities.
• Translate customer demand into material and production requirements.
• Support inventory planning, production scheduling, and material availability.
• Work within ERP/MRP systems to support planning activities and manage requirements.
• Coordinate with Operations, Procurement, Customer Service, Sales, Suppliers, and other business partners.
• Identify and proactively escalate supply or planning risks.
• Support customer-focused supply planning and decision-making.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Internship, co-op, or 0–2 years of experience in:
  • Supply Chain
  • Planning
  • Procurement
  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing Operations
  • Inventory Management

Technical Skills

• SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP and MRP systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including:
  • Pivot Tables
  • VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
  • Basic data analysis

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ownership mentality.
• Customer-focused decision-making.
• Ability to identify and proactively escalate risks.