Demand Planner Jobs in Illinois
Demand Planner jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with strong concentrations in consumer packaged goods, food and beverage manufacturing, and retail supply chain, covering roles from entry-level inventory analysts through senior demand planning managers. Chicago anchors the market, with additional hiring in Deerfield and Moline, where companies like Kraft Heinz, Baxter International, and Deere and Company maintain substantial supply chain operations. The most in-demand specialties are statistical forecasting, S&OP process management, and ERP-driven planning in SAP or Oracle environments. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity.
From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. Learn more at www.plzcorp.com/careers (http://www.plzcorp.com/careers) or visit https://youtu.be/XYNIFpLQIJY (https://youtu.be/XYNIFpLQIJY)
The position of Demand Planner Analyst II will be responsible for gathering input from customers and sales to generate a demand forecast. This forecast will be an input to the SIOP/IBP process and drive critical business decisions by supply chain, finance and leadership. This role will manage forecast accuracy, which will ultimately help determine stocking levels and planning strategies. This role will report directly into the Director of Demand Planning.
Key Responsibility:
- Build and maintain forecast on assigned areas relative to PLZ planning hierarchy. Must be able to generate and analyze an unconstrained forecast based on historical data and validate demand with Commercial team.
- Work with the Commercial team, Marketing and Customer to gather and assess intel on trends that influence demand
- Facilitate prioritizing demand with Supply and Commercial teams when demand exceeds supply
- Hold monthly SIOP meetings with key stakeholders
- Analyze demand variability. Work with supply chain to analyze demand and lead-time variability and suggest safety stock.
- Publish monthly forecast accuracy, bias and attainment at customer and material level
- Drive process improvement for demand, flexible planning, rough cut capacity planning & resource planning
- Assist in documenting assumptions in the demand
- Ad-hoc situation assessment and scenario analysis as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business with emphasis in supply chain, operations management or information systems preferred
- Strong analytics capability
- 2-4 years forecasting experience, consumer packaged goods (CPG) preferred
- 2+ years of SAP experience, Netstock IBP Software experience a plus
- Knowledge of supply chain and operations activities
- Experience with inventory management practices
- APICS is a plus
Compensation:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $79,000.00/year in our lowest geographic market up to $85,000.00/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
PLZ Corp offers a robust suite of benefits including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision benefits.
- Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
- Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
- 401k & company provided match.
- Paid Time Off
- Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity.
From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. Learn more at www.plzcorp.com/careers (http://www.plzcorp.com/careers) or visit https://youtu.be/XYNIFpLQIJY (https://youtu.be/XYNIFpLQIJY)
The position of Demand Planner Analyst II will be responsible for gathering input from customers and sales to generate a demand forecast. This forecast will be an input to the SIOP/IBP process and drive critical business decisions by supply chain, finance and leadership. This role will manage forecast accuracy, which will ultimately help determine stocking levels and planning strategies. This role will report directly into the Director of Demand Planning.
Key Responsibility:
- Build and maintain forecast on assigned areas relative to PLZ planning hierarchy. Must be able to generate and analyze an unconstrained forecast based on historical data and validate demand with Commercial team.
- Work with the Commercial team, Marketing and Customer to gather and assess intel on trends that influence demand
- Facilitate prioritizing demand with Supply and Commercial teams when demand exceeds supply
- Hold monthly SIOP meetings with key stakeholders
- Analyze demand variability. Work with supply chain to analyze demand and lead-time variability and suggest safety stock.
- Publish monthly forecast accuracy, bias and attainment at customer and material level
- Drive process improvement for demand, flexible planning, rough cut capacity planning & resource planning
- Assist in documenting assumptions in the demand
- Ad-hoc situation assessment and scenario analysis as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business with emphasis in supply chain, operations management or information systems preferred
- Strong analytics capability
- 2-4 years forecasting experience, consumer packaged goods (CPG) preferred
- 2+ years of SAP experience, Netstock IBP Software experience a plus
- Knowledge of supply chain and operations activities
- Experience with inventory management practices
- APICS is a plus
Compensation:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $79,000.00/year in our lowest geographic market up to $85,000.00/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
PLZ Corp offers a robust suite of benefits including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision benefits.
- Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
- Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
- 401k & company provided match.
- Paid Time Off
- Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Demand Planner Job Market in Illinois
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in demand planner jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related quantitative field
- Proficiency in demand planning software such as SAP IBP, Oracle Demantra, or Kinaxis
- Experience building and maintaining statistical forecasts using historical sales data
- Demonstrated ability to lead or participate in Sales and Operations Planning processes
- Strong analytical skills including advanced Excel modeling and data visualization tools
- Familiarity with consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, or industrial manufacturing environments
Demand Planner Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a demand planner in Illinois?
Demand planning in Illinois requires no state-issued license or registration, so the path runs through education and credentials recognized by employers. Most Illinois hiring managers expect a bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, or a quantitative business field. The APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management credential is widely referenced in Illinois postings and signals core competency. Gaining hands-on experience with ERP systems before applying strengthens a candidacy significantly.
How much do demand planners make in Illinois?
Demand planners in Illinois earn a median of about $80,100 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $48,020 for the lowest 10% to over $128,070 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire demand planners in Illinois?
Employers hiring demand planners in Illinois right now include 1484, Moen, and Miniat, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of CPG headquarters and food and beverage manufacturers in the Chicago metro means demand planner roles cycle through the market consistently throughout the year.
Which Illinois cities have the most demand planner jobs?
Chicago, Rosemont, and Oak Brook lead Illinois for demand planner openings. Chicago drives the largest share because it concentrates corporate headquarters and regional distribution centers for major CPG, retail, and industrial companies, while Deerfield and Moline reflect the supply chain footprints of large anchored employers like Baxter International and Deere and Company that sustain steady local hiring outside the city core.
Are there remote demand planner jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. Demand planning is an analytical, system-based role that translates well to remote or hybrid arrangements. About 71% of demand planner openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how common flexible work has become in supply chain functions. Forecasting, S&OP preparation, and ERP data work are the tasks most frequently performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a demand planner in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a supply chain or operations analyst role at a large Illinois CPG or manufacturing company, where rotational programs often include a demand planning component. Companies like Kraft Heinz and Baxter International have structured supply chain rotational programs for recent graduates. Earning the APICS CPIM or completing an SAP IBP training module before applying gives candidates a measurable edge over other entry-level applicants.
Where can I find and apply to demand planner jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to demand planner jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated in real time. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them. No signup is required to search and apply.
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