Supply Planner

• Location: Mount Prospect, IL
• Type: Direct Hire
On-Site
• Job #8596

Responsibilities:

• Insures supply of material to support demand which may include assisting in resolving shortages, assisting in allocations of limited materials, and preventing potential schedule interruptions
• Ensure gaps in ability to supply are addressed, scenarios established and issues appropriately escalated
• Works with manufacturing to help create production plans and meets inventory targets for finished goods
• Analyzes inventory and forecasting performance and identifies process improvements
• Participates in monthly Regional and Global Supply Reviews as part of the S&OP process
• Supports introduction of New Products
• Supports discontinuation of Products
• Work collaboratively with all functional areas of the business, i.e.: Sales & Marketing, Finance, Operations, Demand Planning and Purchasing to solve problems and identify business improvement opportunities
• Leverage system settings and parameters to drive planning efficiency
• Manage Schedule Agreements and/or Purchase Orders for inbound finished goods and assemblies
• Communicates supply position to the business and performs “what if” analyses as required
• Maintains planning system and master data integrity as well as keeps assigned documentation updated following all departmental policies, corporate procedures and work instructions
• Contributes to business process definition and documentation and generally supports Supply Chain performance improvement
• Plan, manage and control the finished goods supply to ensure customer demand fulfillment is balanced with service, delivery and stock performance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field, certification in APICS CSCP/CPIM is preferred
• 5+ years’ experience using skills as a seasoned, experienced professional in planning, production and inventory control and supply chain
• Experience with ERP preferred
• Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization
• Effective project management, team skills, and interpersonal skills
• Solid problem solving and analysis skills
• Strong multi-tasking ability as well as ability to manage deadlines in dynamic environment

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mount Prospect, IL 60056: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location