Supply Chain Planner (Manufacturing Planning exp req)
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 65000 - 75000
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Supply Chain Planner (Manufacturing Planning exp req)
Location: Chicago IL (On-site)
Salary: $65000 - $75000 per year discretionary bonus
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision 401k w/ 25% match PTO Life Free parking
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM CT (On-site)
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation assistance: Not available
Supply Chain Planner (Manufacturing Planning exp req) Description
Our client in the food manufacturing industry is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to add to their team in Chicago this role you will own short-interval production planning and keep customer orders flowing on time. Youll convert forecasts and orders into a practical schedule balance capacity and inventory targets and adjust quickly when shortages changeovers or priorities shift. Success in this role requires strong manufacturing planning experience comfort working cross-functionally and the ability to make clear tradeoffs using data. This is your chance to step into a high-ownership seat where your plan directly impacts service levels inventory health and daily plant execution. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing company that prides itself on collaboration culture and career development.
Supply Chain Planner (Manufacturing Planning exp req) Responsibilities
Build and publish a rolling 12 week production schedule
Turn forecasts and orders into an executable master plan
Partner with sales on a 3-month rolling forecast for key accounts
Balance labor line capacity changeovers and lead times
Commit delivery dates for make-to-order items using real constraints
Set and manage safety stock and finished goods inventory targets
Track plan vs. actual output and escalate gaps and constraints
Maintain planning data like yields lot sizes and WIP status
Support traceability and mock-trace exercises as needed
Assist with cycle counts physical inventory and month-end close tasks
Senior Buyer (Food Manufacturing / Protein) Qualifications
3 years of production or supply planning or master scheduling experience required
3 years of manufacturing industry experience required
ERP/MRP system experience required
Key Skills
- General Services
- Accountancy
- AXA
- Crystal Report
- Fireworks
- Chemical Engineering
