Sr. Supply Chain Planner

Ref No: 1493

Location: Vernon Hills, IL

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 Sr. Supply Chain Planner role is a highly-visible, hands-on opportunity to leverage your depth in both production scheduling and supply planning to align demand forecasts with production execution to improve schedule attainment, fill rates and order fulfillment.

Position Description:

• Build 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.
• Ensure raw materials and components are available to support production commitments.
• Develop production schedules that align with manufacturing capacity and operational constraints.
• Monitor schedule attainment and production performance, identifying and addressing potential risks.
• Manage supplier commitments, track shortages, and expedite materials as needed.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve planning processes, operational visibility, and supply chain efficiency.

Background Required:

• 5–8 years of experience in production planning or supply planning 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: $95,000 – $100,000 + bonus.