Supply Chain Planning Manager
Ref No: 1491
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Company Description:
We’ve partnered with a growing, design-driven consumer products manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality and innovation. With a diverse portfolio of premium brands and a commitment to craftsmanship and operational excellence, the company continues to invest in expanding its U.S. manufacturing and supply chain capabilities.
The newly added Supply Chain Planning Manager is a highly-visible, hands-on role to align demand forecasts with production execution to improve schedule attainment, fill rates and order fulfillment.
Position Description:
- Design, implement and run the supply planning, production scheduling, and materials procurement processes to support manufacturing operations.
- Translate demand forecasts into executable supply plans across multiple planning horizons.
- Develop production schedules that align with manufacturing capacity and operational constraints.
- Ensure raw materials and components are available to support production commitments.
- Balance production output and finished goods inventory to support seasonal demand and service levels.
- Optimize production sequencing and lot sizing to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Monitor schedule attainment and production performance, identifying and addressing potential risks.
- Manage supplier commitments, track shortages, and expedite materials as needed.
- Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance, reduce costs, and increase supply reliability.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve planning processes, operational visibility, and supply chain efficiency.
Background Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
- 5–8 years of experience in materials management, supply planning, production planning, or procurement within a manufacturing environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate closely with manufacturing and cross-functional teams.
Miscellaneous:
- Compensation: $100,000 – $115,000 + bonus.
