Supply Chain Data & Planning Specialist

About Us

At Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition, we are making significant advances in food and health with new ideas and innovative technologies. We are seeking candidates with energy and enthusiasm to be part of our growing team throughout North America. As an Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition employee, you are part of a diverse, innovative, and collaborative community committed to enhancing lives through nutrition and health. Our team is committed to providing amino acid-based solutions that create better lives for all.

Why Join Us

Our people are the key ingredient to our success. We offer a collaborative, innovative environment where you can grow your career and make an impact on global food and health solutions.

We provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including:

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity• 401(k) with Company Contributions • Medical, Dental, and Vision — Effective Day 1• Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave• Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement• Work Flexibility• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities• Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization

• Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support

Overview

This role supports Supply & Demand Planning by strengthening the planning data foundation across SKUs, integrating and validating data from multiple sources, improving data consistency, automating recurring processes, and providing analytical support for planning decisions.

The role operates at the intersection of data, systems, and planning execution, improving visibility, reducing manual effort, and supporting more stable and consistent planning processes.

This position supports accurate, consistent, and accessible planning data used across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and S&OP processes.

Qualifications

Education, Certifications and Experience

• Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or a related STEM field, or a recognized technical/analytics certification, required
• 3-5 years of experience in data analytics, operational/business analytics, supply chain analytics, or planning-related roles preferred; demonstrated capability may offset years of experience
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field may be considered in lieu of some professional experience
• Experience supporting operational decision-making, supply chain, planning, S&OP, or inventory analytics preferred
• SAP or other ERP experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Technical Skills
• • Demonstrated ability to integrate, validate, reconcile, and transform data from multiple systems and sources into reliable, consistent datasets
  • Understanding of how data flows across business systems, with the ability to identify gaps or process issues and coordinate improvements with business and IT teams.
  • Strong hands-on Excel and Power Query skills for data preparation, transformation, modeling, analysis, and controls
  • Strong Power BI capability, including data preparation, data modeling, analysis, reporting, and visualization
  • Demonstrated ability to automate or improve recurring data preparation, analysis, and reporting processes
  • Ability to manage large or complex datasets, identify inconsistencies and trends, and determine when an existing process or solution requires improvement
  • Working knowledge of SQL strongly preferred
  • Experience with Power Automate and/or Python preferred
  • Ability to create clear, reusable documentation for datasets, business rules, processes, and controls
• Professional Skills
• • Strong attention to detail and data discipline
  • Ability to manage recurring processes and deadlines
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain data and process issues clearly to technical and business stakeholders
  • Strong analytical, logical thinking, problem-solving, and quantitative/mathematical aptitude
  • Ability to work independently, investigate unfamiliar data and process issues, and learn new analytical tools and methods as needed

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Planning Data Structure & Consistency
• • Maintain standardized datasets used across demand planning, supply planning, and reporting activities
  • Integrate and reconcile data from SAP, Excel, PSI files, planning tools, and other relevant sources into consistent, reliable datasets
  • Investigate data discrepancies, identify the appropriate source, and establish validation controls to improve accuracy and reduce recurring reconciliation
  • Maintain clear, reusable documentation of data sources, definitions, business rules, assumptions, processes, controls, and key inputs
  • Support analysis of trends, risks, and performance gaps to improve planning and decision-making
• Integrated Reporting & Visibility
• • Develop and maintain standardized reports and dashboards that consolidate data from multiple sources into consistent outputs for S&OE and S&OP discussions
  • Reduce ad hoc reporting by establishing repeatable reporting processes and translating operational data into reliable information that planners and business stakeholders can use
  • Improve visibility and provide analytical insights into key planning drivers (forecast performance, inventory risk, supply constraints)
• Planning Process Support & Discipline
• • Support planning cycles by ensuring data readiness, consistency, and alignment across tools
  • Maintain version control of planning outputs to reduce conflicting plan versions
  • Support documentation of planning assumptions to improve traceability and decision visibility
  • Assist in reinforcing standard planning practices, including consistent use of data and reports
  • Support definition, tracking, and maintenance of key planning KPIs (e.g., forecast accuracy, bias, inventory health, service levels, plan adherence)
  • Support consistency of KPI definitions and reporting standards across the team
  • Support the adoption of standardized tools, reports, and planning processes
• Tool Administration & Continuous Improvement
• • Develop and maintain structured datasets and data models to support standardized reporting and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI), ensuring consistency across planning and decision-making processes
  • Utilize data and analytical tools to generate insights and improve visibility into planning performance and risks
  • Maintain planning tools, templates, and reporting structures to ensure consistent usage, version control, and reliable outputs across the team
  • Identify manual, repetitive, or fragmented data processes and implement practical improvements, including automation of data preparation and reporting
  • Coordinate or lead enhancements to planning tools, data structures, and system workflows to improve efficiency, data consistency, scalability, and planning execution
• Planning Coordination Support
• • Support coordination of planning activities across SKUs by ensuring consistent data, visibility, and alignment
  • Assist in monitoring key planning exceptions and changes impacting demand and supply plans
  • Provide structured data and analysis to support planning adjustments and decision-making
  • Contribute to the execution of planning activities where additional coordination or analysis is required

Salary Range

87K-98K

EEO Statement

Ajinomoto is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by state, federal, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.