Supply Chain Planner Jobs in Illinois

You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

• Creates, communicates, and maintains weekly master production schedules in alignment with sales forecasts, inventory targets, customer service expectations, logistics requirements, and manufacturing cost goals.
• Provides clear scheduling direction and production guidelines to manufacturing locations and other planning partners.
• Monitors capacity constraints and adjusts master schedules or recommends practical solutions to improve plan feasibility.
• Balances volume, service, inventory, and operating expense objectives when developing and revising production plans.

• Analyzes forecast, inventory, capacity, and operational data to identify risks, service gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develops, communicates, and follows through on action plans to address service problems and unexpected supply chain disruptions.
• Uses planning systems and internal data to generate reports that highlight performance, constraints, and areas requiring action.
• Performs transportation or equipment capacity analysis when required by the assigned portfolio.

• Partners with manufacturing, logistics, customer service, sales, and other Supply Chain functions to align priorities and support execution.
• Communicates technical planning information clearly and influences stakeholders to resolve issues and achieve shared business objectives.
• Manages the size, scope, and complexity of the assigned portfolio with appropriate independence, organization, and attention to detail.

• Identifies opportunities to improve planning processes, service performance, inventory outcomes, and operating efficiency.
• In locations where applicable, complies with SQF and GMP practices and programs and reports food safety concerns to individuals with authority to act.

You Will Love It Here If…

• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You put safety first, always
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Business, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
• 4+ years of related professional supply chain experience.

Preferred

• Experience in production planning, scheduling, demand planning, deployment, inventory management, or distribution operations in a multi-facility environment.
• Experience with SAP, JDE, Logility, or comparable planning and load-building tools.
• Experience in the consumer packaged goods industry and/or with Lean or continuous improvement methods.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel, including pivot tables and advanced formulas.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to evaluate complex information, identify root causes, and resolve problems logically and systematically.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information and influence across levels and functions.
• Self-directed and able to manage multiple priorities, accountabilities, and internal customers in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively on high-performing teams and flex schedules during key business deadlines.

• Action Oriented – Takes timely initiative to address planning requirements, resolve service issues, and keep production and supply priorities moving forward.
• Collaborates – Builds productive partnerships across Supply Chain, manufacturing, logistics, customer service, and other functions to achieve shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively – Clearly conveys schedules, constraints, risks, recommendations, and changes to the stakeholders who need to act.
• Decision Quality – Uses data, business context, and sound judgment to make effective planning decisions, including when conditions change or information is incomplete.
• Plans and Aligns – Coordinates forecasts, inventory, capacity, production schedules, and partner commitments to support reliable execution and customer service.
• Optimizes Work Processes – Identifies and implements practical improvements that strengthen planning effectiveness, service, inventory performance, and operating efficiency.