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Job Title: Supply Chain Planner
Location: Loves Park, IL (Remote option available)
Job ID: 33557

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey? Join a dynamic team where your skills and ideas can make a real impact. We are currently seeking a talented Supply Chain Planner to join our diverse and inclusive workplace. As a Supply Chain Planner, you will play a vital role in ensuring inventory accuracy, schedule precision, and supplier management. Get ready to be part of a collaborative environment and contribute to continuous improvement projects that optimize cost, inventory levels, and supply chain performance.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with suppliers and place purchase orders to prevent stockouts, ensuring seamless supply chain operations.
Maintain the accuracy of purchase order due dates, enabling efficient material planning and delivery.
Promise customer orders based on material availability and capacity, ensuring on-time delivery.
Coordinate with manufacturing to release production orders based on material availability and capacity.
Proactively work towards on-time delivery of products, liaising with manufacturing teams.
Implement planning concepts, inventory management strategies, and lean tools to maintain material stability within capacity requirements and minimize inventory levels.
Update and maintain master data in SAP to support the supply chain process.
Develop and maintain metrics reports for key performance parameters, including inventory analysis, schedule adherence, and on-time delivery performance.
Actively participate in special assignments and contribute fresh insights to improve supply chain operations.
Background & Skills
At our organization, we believe in fostering creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective through diversity and inclusion. Even if you don't meet all the listed requirements, we encourage you to apply and showcase how your unique skills and experiences can contribute to our team.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in supply chain & operations management or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing or planning roles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with MRP/ERP systems; prior SAP experience is a plus.
Knowledge of inventory management, purchasing, and supply chain processes.
Preferred Qualifications
APICS certification or commitment to attain it.
Experience working in a global supply chain environment.
Job Criteria
To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualities:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines with exceptional attention to detail.
Passion for learning and continuously improving your skills.
Well-organized and process-oriented mindset.
Employee Benefits
We value our employees and offer the following benefits as part of your employment:
Competitive bonus system.
Generous vacation allowance.
Flexible working hours.
Possibility to work remotely.
Comprehensive pension plan.
Personal insurance coverage.
Communication package.
Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups.
State-of-the-art virtual work environment.
Employee Referral Program.
At our organization, we are engineering solutions that drive the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. We believe that our success is driven by a diverse mix of people with different backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. Join us in making a positive impact on the world through innovation and sustainable practices.
Note: This job description does not guarantee specific benefits or actions, as they may vary based on country or contract specifics and are subject to change without prior notice.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.
About Us
We are a leading engineering solutions provider dedicated to increasing machine productivity, reducing emissions, lowering energy consumption, and enabling electrification. Our solutions areJob Title: Supply Chain Planner
Location: Loves Park, IL (Remote option available)
Job ID: 33557

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey? Join a dynamic team where your skills and ideas can make a real impact. We are currently seeking a talented Supply Chain Planner to join our team and contribute to our mission of driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. As a Supply Chain Planner, you will play a vital role in ensuring inventory accuracy, schedule precision, and supplier management. Get ready to be part of a collaborative environment and contribute to continuous improvement projects that optimize cost, inventory levels, and supply chain performance.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with suppliers and place purchase orders to maintain seamless supply chain operations and prevent stockouts.
Ensure timely and accurate purchase order due dates, enabling efficient material planning and delivery.
Promise customer orders based on material availability and capacity, ensuring on-time delivery.
Coordinate with manufacturing teams to release production orders based on material availability and capacity.
Proactively work towards on-time delivery of products, fostering strong relationships with manufacturing teams.
Implement planning concepts, inventory management strategies, and lean tools to maintain material stability within capacity requirements and minimize inventory levels.
Update and maintain master data in our system to support the supply chain process.
Develop and maintain metrics reports for key performance parameters, including inventory analysis, schedule adherence, and on-time delivery performance.
Actively participate in special assignments and contribute fresh insights to improve supply chain operations.
Background & Skills
At our company, we believe in fostering creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective through diversity and inclusion. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the listed requirements. Show us how your unique skills and experiences can contribute to our team.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in supply chain & operations management or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing or planning roles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with MRP/ERP systems; prior experience with SAP is a plus.
Knowledge of inventory management, purchasing, and supply chain processes.
Job Criteria
To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualities:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines with exceptional attention to detail.
Passion for learning and continuously improving your skills.
Well-organized and process-oriented mindset.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 69,000.00 Per Year