Supply Chain Manager Jobs in Illinois
Supply Chain Manager jobs in Illinois are active and competitive, concentrated in manufacturing, food and beverage distribution, healthcare logistics, and retail fulfillment, with openings at every level from junior coordinator through director. Chicago anchors the bulk of hiring, with additional demand in Joliet, Peoria, and the broader Chicagoland corridor, where employers like Caterpillar, Kraft Heinz, and United Airlines maintain deep supply chain operations. Procurement optimization, S&OP planning, and third-party logistics management are the most in-demand specialties right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Assistant Manager Supply Chain is responsible for assisting with supply chain activities within Retail Services. Implements and maintains consistent use of established methods to assure internal and external customer product needs are addressed efficiently and in a timely manner.
RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:
Implements and may provide input into strategic goals for supply chain operations. Oversees daily operations of team, ensuring work is performed as prescribed by policies and procedures to achieve productivity, service, and quality standards, and goals. Has familiarity with Retail supply chain budget and manages team spend to meet budget targets. Typically works on projects and initiatives that span 3 - 12 months.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
1. Leading and Developing Talent: Responsible for input on pay, performance appraisals, work schedules, day-to-day personnel issues, discipline and hiring. Actively networks and sources for positions within the team.
2. Project and Change Management: Periodically serves as a team member or subject matter expert for formal project or within the department. Contributes ideas and helps develop solutions while balancing demands of project work and routine job responsibilities. Supports management in the implementation of change. Engages effectively in change affecting her/him, communicating appropriately with supervisor. Follows through on learning, skill building, and practice necessary to adapt to change.
3. Problem Solving: Implements production and develops best practices. Provides oversight to staff, including advanced problem solving and customer service. Utilizes strong people skills to solve team issues. Resolves basic and moderately complex operational problems, elevating them to the manager as appropriate.
4. Technical Skill: Has understanding of subject matter and demonstrates advanced knowledge of field along with the in-depth 'why's' and supevrvisory experience. Has interpersonal skills in dealing with management and other deparment.
5. Community Engagement: Champions Goodwill's community engagement initiatives. Is aware of Goodwill's community partner organizations and participates in volunteer opportunities as pertains to role and interest. Participates in industry/knowledge groups.
6. Implement and maintain consistent use of established methods to assure customer product needs are provided timely and efficiently to both internal and external customers.
7. Assure accurate implementation and on-going compliance of operating procedures and policies, asset protection, maximum productivity/quality standards and safety guidelines in accordance with company standards.
8. Develop and maintain appropriate product levels through the management of work flow, schedules and efficient facility layout to ensure continuous flow of goods.
9. Assist with the maintenance of quality control standards, address and resolve problems, ensure continuous improvement of processes, procedures and schedules.
10. Implement and maintain processes defined for protection and usage of high value company assets including but not limited to transportation fleet, forklifts, and other equipment.
11. Assist with interviews. Provides training and coaching of new and existing employees to increase employee satisfaction and maximize productivity, by documenting, analyzing and openly communicating employee productivity.
12. Ability to contribute detailed information to monthly reports that analyze trends, cost and provide action plan for operating efficiently while meeting margin.
13. Proactively adjust work plan, schedules and resources to meet evolving business needs. Observes donation trends with the ability to forecast loads and communicate with vendors to coordinate timely pick-ups, while ensuring the highest level of service is maintained with commodities product quality and accurate load weights.
14. Responsible for completing other duties/responsibilities as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Two years of college education or experience equivalency. A minimum of 5 years' experience, or 2 years managerial experience.
2. Experience in a supervisory role in Transportation, Warehouse, retail and/or production setting.
3. Work a minimum of two closing shifts per week and alternate weekends. Additional nights and weekends may be required as business warrants.
4. Must have working phone that allows for communication accessibility.
Valid driver's license.
CORE CULTURAL COMPETENCIES:
1. Customer Focus: Gathers customer satisfaction input and aligns business processes to work with those of the customer. Holds others accountable for meeting customer needs and addresses gaps in meeting emerging customer needs.
2. Values Differences: Creates an environment where differences are openly shared, embraced and incorporated into the team's activities. Encourages others to be open to, seek and learn from diverse perspectives. Demonstrated sensitivity to cultural norms and expectations and helps other understand the value diversity brings to the business.
3. Communicates Effectively: Practices active and attentive listening and encourages candid and open communication among groups. Breaks down communication barriers and adjusts content and communication style to reach the audience and a diverse set of stakeholders.
4. Situational Adaptability: Sets an example of adaptability, adapting and shifting priorities in response to clients, constituents, or the organization. Helps teams adapt to new situations and shift approach or stay the course in the face of changing demands.
5. Drives Results: Fosters a sense of urgency within the team for reaching goals and meeting deadlines. Drives a record of success leading other to persist in achieving results despite setbacks or obstacles.
6. Ensures Accountability: Holds self and team accountable for outcomes and accepts responsibility for successes and failures of own work and the team's work. Creates feedback loops within processes; monitors metrics and milestones to chart progress against expectations and accountabilities.
PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:
Regularly lifts and/or moves up 10 pounds, frequently lifts and/or moves up to 20 pounds, occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds. Moves about to accomplish tasks. Lift: Raises objects from lower to higher position or moves objects horizontally. Stoop, kneel crouch or crawl: Positions self to retrieve objects. Reach: Extending upwards or downwards to retrieve objects. Worker is subject to weather conditions (hot, humid, dry, cold etc.). Worker is subject to excessive noise. Worker is subject to hazards: proximity to dangerous machinery, moving vehicles, electrical currents, chemicals, or high places. Repetitive use of hands for handling and assessing products and equipment and computer use, vision Required for assessing material working with and computer work, travel required.
When determining placement within the salary range for this position Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago considers education, experience, internal equity, market demands and other qualifying criteria. It is not typical for individuals to be hired at or near the top of the rage for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on facts and circumstances of each case.
Certain roles are eligible to participate in an incentive plan. Participation in this plan does not guarantee an incentive payment and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan, which are subject to change.
In addition to compensation, we offer a competitive benefit program that may include medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (PTO) and more. The specifics of each benefit package will vary depending on factors such as full or part time jobs, contracted, temporary, or other job categories.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Supply Chain Manager Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Walgreens11

- Endeavor Health9

- Logic6

- OSF HealthCare5

- Dot Foods5

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Food & Beverage
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Transportation & Logistics
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in supply chain manager jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, or a related field
- APICS CSCP or CPIM certification strongly preferred by Illinois manufacturing and distribution employers
- Three or more years of supply chain, procurement, or operations management experience
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or JD Edwards
- Demonstrated experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
Supply Chain Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a supply chain manager in Illinois?
Supply chain management in Illinois does not require a state-issued license, so the path centers on education and professional certification. Most Illinois employers expect a bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or business, and many prefer candidates who hold APICS credentials such as the CPIM or CSCP. Starting in purchasing, inventory control, or logistics coordination at a Chicagoland manufacturer or distributor and building toward a management role is the most common trajectory.
How much do supply chain managers make in Illinois?
Supply chain managers in Illinois earn a median of about $120,250 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,310 for the lowest 10% to over $207,570 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire supply chain managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring supply chain managers in Illinois right now include Walgreens, Endeavor Health, and Logic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's density of Fortune 500 headquarters, food production companies, and large healthcare systems means consistent year-round demand for supply chain talent across the state.
Which Illinois cities have the most supply chain manager jobs?
Chicago, Deerfield, and Downers Grove have the most supply chain manager openings in Illinois. Chicago and its suburbs dominate because of the city's role as a national logistics and distribution hub, while Joliet's extensive warehouse and rail infrastructure and Peoria's manufacturing base, anchored by Caterpillar, drive demand in those markets.
Are there remote supply chain manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Supply chain management often requires on-site presence at warehouses, plants, or distribution centers, which limits fully remote options. About 66% of supply chain manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with those roles concentrated in procurement, demand planning, and vendor management functions that don't require a physical facility.
How can I get hired as a supply chain manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a coordinator or analyst role in purchasing, inventory, or logistics at a Chicagoland distributor or manufacturer. Large Illinois employers like Caterpillar and Kraft Heinz run rotational operations programs that move new graduates through supply chain functions. Earning an entry-level APICS CPIM certification signals commitment to the field and gives candidates without direct management experience a concrete credential edge when applying to these programs.
Where can I find and apply to supply chain manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to supply chain manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Find a role that fits and apply directly through the listing.
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