Supply Chain Manager

Neogen Corporation

. Lead and develop a team of material planners responsible for supply planning, inventory management, and product availability .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, material planning, and inventory optimization, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement. Proven ability to lead teams, analyze data for decision-making, and implement effective supply chain processes.

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Supply Chain ManagementMaterial PlanningInventory OptimizationCross-Functional CollaborationPeople Leadership

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Hard Skills

Demand PlanningInventory ManagementForecast AnalysisSupply Chain Risk IdentificationERP SystemsMRP SystemsData AnalysisPerformance Metrics ManagementProcess StandardizationContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsTeam Development

Tools & Technologies

Planning SystemsInventory Management SystemsAnalytics ToolsReporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Animal HealthLife SciencesFood SafetyManufacturingConsumer Products

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of material planners responsible for supply planning, inventory management, and product availability
Provide direction, coaching, performance feedback, and development opportunities to team members
Establish planning expectations, operating rhythms, and accountability across the material planning function
Oversee analysis of forecast projections, demand changes, inventory requirements, and product delivery performance
Ensure inventory levels support customer demand while minimizing backorders, excess inventory, obsolescence, and scrap risk
Drive improvements in forecast accuracy, inventory health, service levels, and planning execution
Review supply and inventory data to identify risks, trends, constraints, and opportunities
Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve shortages, capacity constraints, supplier issues, and other supply disruptions
Partner with Procurement, Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, Commercial, Quality, and other functions to align supply plans with business priorities
Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, distributors, and other external partners
Support supplier performance discussions and improve supply continuity and reliability
Establish and improve standardized supply chain processes, tools, and performance metrics
Support stronger planning and inventory management capabilities across the Animal Safety organization
Monitor key supply chain metrics and use data to drive decisions and corrective actions
Support new product introductions, product transitions, discontinuations, and lifecycle planning
Lead or support supply chain improvement initiatives focused on planning, inventory optimization, customer service, cost, and operational efficiency
Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies
Improve communication and visibility across planning, procurement, operations, and commercial teams
Provide leadership recommendations regarding inventory, supply risk, service performance, and planning priorities
Promote accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Logistics, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, material planning, demand planning, inventory management, procurement, or a related function
2+ years of people leadership or direct team management experience
Experience leading material planning, supply planning, inventory management, or related supply chain activities
Experience analyzing demand, forecast, inventory, and supply data to support business decisions
Experience working cross-functionally with Operations, Procurement, Finance, Manufacturing, Commercial, or related teams
Experience identifying and resolving supply chain risks, shortages, inventory issues, or planning constraints
Experience using ERP, MRP, planning, or inventory management systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Preferred: Experience in animal health, life sciences, food safety, manufacturing, consumer products, or another product-based industry
Preferred: Experience leading material planners, demand planners, buyers, or other supply chain professionals
Preferred: Experience with supplier management and supply continuity planning
Preferred: Experience with inventory optimization, working capital improvement, or obsolescence reduction
Preferred: Experience supporting new product introductions and product lifecycle management
Preferred: Experience building or standardizing supply chain processes within a growing or changing organization
Preferred: Experience leading continuous improvement or operational excellence initiatives
Preferred: Experience with advanced planning, forecasting, reporting, or analytics tools
Preferred: Experience managing supply chain KPIs and performance metrics
Strong people leadership and team development skills
Ability to build structure and improve processes in a changing environment
Strong business judgment and decision-making capability
Ability to balance customer service, inventory, cost, and supply risk
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
Ability to influence across functions and organizational levels
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and make decisions with incomplete information
Continuous improvement mindset
Strong ownership and accountability