Analyst - Supply Chain

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! 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. 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: Site Planner As Site Planner, you will be part of the Manufacturing team to align long-term demand with site capacity and resources. In this role, you’ll be responsible for leading the internal R&OP process, tracking production output, and serving as the primary liaison between Central Supply Chain functions and site operations to ensure seamless product delivery. Your Responsibilities: * Develop mid-to-long-term production plans using SAP/IBP to ensure alignment between site capacity, resources, and customer service demands. * Lead the internal Resourced & Operational Planning (R&OP) process and represent Supply Chain on cross-functional product launch teams. * Manage inventory levels and supply triangularization while collaborating with local Procurement to ensure a constant and quality supply of materials. * Triage site supply issues and provide crisis management support to resolve planning and production-related site challenges. * Partner with Site Schedulers and Customer Service to influence production output and address expected shortages or overproduction through scenario analysis. What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): * Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent Supply Chain experience. * Experience: Proven experience driving planning-related initiatives and directing workstreams toward site and company goals. * Top Skills: High proficiency with computer systems (specifically SAP/IBP) and strong problem-solving techniques within a manufacturing environment. What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications): * APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP). * Advanced experience utilizing SAP planning modules and reporting metrics. * Strong ability to influence internal and external resources through data-driven scenario analysis. * Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and focus on customer-centric outcomes. * Experience in continuous improvement activities and business plan development. Additional Information: * Location: Clinton, IN - On-site Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles! Elanco Benefits and Perks: We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include: * Multiple relocation packages * Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO) * 8-week parental leave * 9 Employee Resource Groups * Annual bonus offering * Flexible work arrangements * Up to 6% 401K matching 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 Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.