Supply Planning Specialist

DLF North America is currently recruiting for a Supply Planning Specialist for our operation located in Albany, Oregon.

DLF Group is the world leader in the development and sale of high-quality grass seeds for the agricultural forage and (professional) lawn markets. By continuously developing new innovative varieties and products, and with a strong focus on quality and reliability, DLF Group offers demonstrable value to the business of their customers and other relationships.

DLF North America SBU, is one of our four Strategic Business Units. DLF employees are characterized by a high level of competency, passion, and commitment. In everything we do we act with respect, trust and integrity.

Come grow with DLF!

Check us out www.dlf.com (Global) & www.us.dlf.com (USA) & www.ca.dlf.com (CA) & visit our careers page at https://careers.dlf.com.

About the job

The Supply Planning Specialist drives operational excellence by managing and improving supply planning processes, ensuring resources are aligned with demand and governance standards are consistently applied. The role delivers actionable insights through analysis and reporting, supports standardization of planning practices across teams, and strengthens decision-making at both site and regional levels. In addition, the Supply Planning Specialist will help prepare the organization for future implementation of planning systems, ensuring today’s processes are scalable and ready for digital planning transformation.

Job Responsibilities:

Production & Inventory Planning

• Develop and maintain detailed production and inventory plans, balancing demand forecasts with plant capacity, labour, and material availability.
• Define and monitor safety stock policies and coverage targets, providing recommendations to optimise inventory health.
• Ensure supply plans are feasible, aligned with operational constraints, and support service-level targets.
• Coordinate supply planning activities with other North American regions to ensure alignment and regional optimisation.

Governance & Systems Readiness

• Review and suggest changes to planning master data and parameters (e.g., lead times, reorder points, lot sizes).
• Ensure processes are aligned with ERP and ready for integration with planning systems.
• Support system testing and process readiness for future planning systems, with potential involvement in model building.
• Maintain process documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of planning practices.

Analysis & Reporting

• Track and analyse KPIs such as, schedule adherence, capacity utilisation, inventory turns, OTIF, forecast accuracy, safety stock compliance.
• Provide root-cause insights for supply and service misses, contributing to corrective action discussions.
• Prepare clear reports and dashboards for stakeholders at site and regional levels.
• Use data-driven insights to recommend improvements to planning accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Support scenario planning and risk assessments to mitigate supply chain disruptions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Prepare the supply review for the S&OP and S&OE cycles, ensuring production and inventory plans are integrated with demand forecasts and business priorities.
• Partner with demand planning to monitor and improve forecast accuracy.
• Work closely with procurement, logistics, and operations teams to ensure supply plans are executable and aligned with customer needs.
• Participate in regular planning and operations meetings to review constraints, service risks, and production priorities.

Other Duties

• Participate in team meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience in production or supply planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, demand/supply balancing, and production resource planning.
• Proven experience with ERP systems (Navision, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Experience with Anaplan or other planning systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel; Power BI or similar tools an asset.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Familiarity with governance and process standardization in planning environments.

Preferred:

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

Compensation and Benefits: 

DLF USA Inc. offers a compensation plan that includes a base salary, benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan with company contribution, paid holidays, vacation, and personal days. Compensation will be based on experience.

Why work for DLF? 

We do good things! Turf grass is more than just a pretty sight – it helps fight climate change by trapping carbon and preventing soil erosion, making it a vital ally in preserving the environment. Grass acts as a natural filter, purifying water and improving air quality.  Perennial forage grass and legume crops also provide essential habitats for diverse wildlife, showcasing the crucial role of supporting biodiversity and sustaining ecosystems. Grass, alfalfa and clover feed animals and produce oxygen. Just a few reasons.... and many more! Check us out!

Ready to make an impact? We invite you to come and grow with us!

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in joining our DLF team, please apply to the role on our careers page. https://careers.dlf.com. Please upload your resume and a cover letter highlighting your talent and why you fit this role.

We thank all applicants who apply for this position but advise only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

DLF USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request during the recruitment, assessment, selection, and placement process. Alternate format available upon request.