Company Description

Vantage provides natural solutions to our customers’ technical performance and marketing needs through a unique combination of chemistry, application expertise and service. Underpinned by our broad portfolio of formulations, ingredients and actives that are built on a backbone of sustainable oils, fats and their derivatives, Vantage targets selected markets and applications including personal care, food, surface treatment, agriculture, pharma, and consumer and industrial performance. Vantage is headquartered in Deerfield, IL., operates in 11 countries worldwide and employs more than 1,000 talented professionals focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences with every interaction. We are a dynamic people-centered organization where you’ll be part of a collaborative general team. Embracing our cultural diversity, we learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voices and talents of our colleagues, empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results, and we celebrate them by fostering a culture of recognition, development, learning, excellence and shared achievement. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here.

For more information visit: vantagegrp.com or LinkedIn/vantage.

The Supply Analyst I supports supply planning execution for the VPC portfolio by releasing planned requisitions, coordinating 3PL supply needs, supporting transfers and shipments, and reviewing OTIF performance. The role is focused on accurate, timely execution of recurring planning activities that help maintain product availability, service reliability, and cross-functional visibility across planning, procurement, warehouse, customer service, quality, and third-party logistics partners. Vantage is a global supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations serving consumer and industrial markets. The company operates across a global footprint and relies on agile service, reliable supply,



integrated manufacturing, and cross-functional execution to meet customer and business needs.

Position Scope

This is an entry-level to early-career supply planning role supporting defined MTO and MTS planning routines. The role handles recurring requisition release, shipment and transfer coordination, OTIF audit support, and planning file maintenance. The position is expected to identify supply risks, follow up with stakeholders, and escalate issues that may impact customer commitments or inventory availability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

- Release requisitions for the MTO Total VPC portfolio twice per week, following established planning schedules and approval requirements.
- Release requisitions for the B&R; MTS VPC portfolio to support replenishment, inventory availability, and service requirements.
- Support 3PL supply planning by reviewing demand, stock availability, open orders, and transfer needs; recommend transfers and coordinate shipment priorities as needed.
- Partner with the appropriate system owner to ensure transfer and shipment details are accurately entered, updated, and aligned with planning decisions.
- Review near-term demand, inventory availability, open purchase orders, and replenishment requirements to support timely product movement.
- Conduct OTIF audits, document service misses, identify preliminary root causes, and follow up on required corrective actions with the appropriate stakeholders.
- Maintain supply planning trackers, open issue logs, and recurring planning files with accurate and timely information.
- Communicate supply risks,



delayed replenishment, transfer issues, or shipment concerns to planning, procurement, warehouse, customer service, quality, and 3PL partners.
- Escalate service, inventory, system, or execution issues that may affect customer orders or supply continuity.
- Support continuous improvement of planning routines, data accuracy, and communication discipline within the supply planning team.

Education & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- 1-2 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, planning, customer operations, or related business operations preferred.
- Experience working with inventory, purchase requisitions, customer orders, shipment planning, or ERP systems preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Talents

- Basic understanding of supply planning, inventory movement, purchase requisitions, order fulfillment, and logistics coordination.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate planning data.
- Ability to follow established processes, meet recurring deadlines, and escalate issues appropriately.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong communication and follow-up skills with cross-functional partners.

Working Conditions Office-based planning role with regular computer and ERP/reporting system use. The role requires frequent interaction with planning, procurement, warehouse, customer service, quality, and 3PL partners. Work is deadline-driven and may require balancing recurring planning cycles, urgent order issues, and shifting supply priorities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vantage is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category.

📌 Supply Analyst I (Bogotá)
🏢 VantageSpecialtyChemicals
📍 Bogotá