Planner Jobs in Illinois

Job Title: Planner
Req ID: 49697
Job Location (Short): Loves Park, IL, USA
Employment Type: Full Time
Segment: Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Segment
Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations
Work Location Type: On-site

The Impact You'll Make

At Danfoss, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our operations running smoothly and our customers satisfied. As a Planner, you will connect demand, supply, and production—helping ensure the right materials are available at the right time while supporting strong delivery performance.

In this role, you’ll work closely with teams across the plant and beyond. Your work will directly influence customer satisfaction, inventory health, and operational efficiency, making you a key contributor to our success.

Join a global leader in refrigeration, heating, and power electronics, where your planning expertise will help drive better outcomes for customers and the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own delivery performance and inventory targets for your product lines, balancing service levels and inventory turns
• Partner with purchasing and production teams to ensure materials and schedules support on-time delivery
• Plan and maintain production schedules (MPS) and material requirements to meet demand forecasts
• Maintain accurate MRP and inventory data, including production orders and adjustments
• Support cross-functional initiatives, including engineering changes and continuous improvement projects

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment; APICS (CPIM) certification or willingness to obtain
• Foundational experience with planning systems (SAP preferred) and strong working knowledge of Excel
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make sound decisions
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and engage stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with occasional travel

What You'll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• The US base salary range for this full-time position is $80,000 - $110,000 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Join Danfoss Drives and become part of a team making a significant impact in energy efficiency and electrification. As a global leader in power conversion solutions, we are committed to sustainability, exceptional quality, and fostering an inclusive work environment. Our technology powers industries worldwide and supports global decarbonization efforts. Engineer a better future with Danfoss, where meaningful change begins with you!

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Information at a Glance

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39,000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39,360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.