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Supply Chain Planner

Michael Page International
  • Elmhurst, Illinois
  • $70,000–$90,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
  • Instant Apply
30+ days ago
Michael Page International

Job Description

Job Title

Join a fast growing company that does meaningful environmental work

Job Description

Demand Forecasting & Sales Planning

  • Develop demand forecasts using sales trends, historical data, and market information
  • Partner with sales and operations teams to align forecasts with business objectives
  • Monitor forecast performance and adjust plans based on customer demand and business conditions
  • Prepare monthly demand plans and rolling forecasts
  • Support new product launches and demand planning activities

Production Planning & Scheduling

  • Create and maintain master production schedules
  • Balance supply and demand to maximize manufacturing efficiency
  • Coordinate schedules across multiple product lines and production areas
  • Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts and capacity constraints
  • Execute MRP (Material Requirements Planning) processes and manage schedule changes
  • Support just-in-time production initiatives where applicable

Lead Time & Delivery Performance

  • Monitor and optimize production and procurement lead times
  • Track on-time delivery performance and identify improvement opportunities
  • Manage customer delivery commitments and communicate realistic timelines
  • Support priority and expedited orders while maintaining schedule integrity
  • Prepare reports related to schedule adherence and delivery performance

ERP & Planning Systems

  • Execute planning and scheduling activities within ERP systems
  • Maintain and update planning-related master data, including bills of materials, routings, and lead times
  • Support ERP implementations, upgrades, and process improvements
  • Generate planning reports, schedules, and KPI dashboards
  • Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate with support teams as needed
  • Follow established planning processes and standard operating procedures

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with inventory, procurement, manufacturing, and sales teams to support material availability and production goals
  • Coordinate supplier schedules and purchasing activities as needed
  • Support order management by providing realistic delivery dates
  • Participate in production and planning meetings
  • Document planning decisions and maintain schedule change records

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to improve forecast accuracy and scheduling efficiency
  • Support process standardization and documentation efforts
  • Participate in quality, compliance, and audit activities
  • Recommend and implement process improvements
  • Support initiatives focused on reducing lead times and improving customer satisfaction
  • Contribute to broader supply chain and operational improvement projects

Analysis & Reporting

  • Prepare routine schedule status reports and KPI summaries
  • Analyze forecast accuracy and schedule performance
  • Develop dashboards and visual reports to support decision-making
  • Communicate planning updates and delivery impacts to stakeholders
  • Maintain detailed records of planning assumptions and decisions
  • Present planning insights to leadership and cross-functional teams

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Planner should have:

  • 2+ years of experience in demand planning, production planning, master scheduling, or a related field
  • Knowledge of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes
  • Experience working with ERP systems
  • Understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
  • Knowledge of manufacturing operations and supply chain processes
  • Strong Excel and data analysis skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate across departments and functional teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar supply chain certification
  • Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or production environments
  • Familiarity with legacy and modern ERP systems
  • Experience with Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) tools
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $70,000 - $90,000 annually.
  • Permanent position with opportunities for professional growth.

Interested? Apply today.

Contact Clayton Hamilton

Numbers & Facts

LocationElmhurst, Illinois
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$70,000–$90,000 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Websitehttps://www.michaelpage.ca/

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.

Skills

  • APICS (Association for Operations Management)unmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)unmatched
  • Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)unmatched
  • Change Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Decision Supportunmatched
  • Delivery Managementunmatched
  • Demand Forecasting/Planningunmatched
  • Demand Generationunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Documentation Planunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Environmental Workunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Just in Time (JIT)unmatched
  • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
  • Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
  • Market Trend Analysisunmatched
  • Master Production Scheduleunmatched
  • Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)unmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Operational Improvementunmatched
  • Operations Planningunmatched
  • Order Managementunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Partner Salesunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Performance Metricsunmatched
  • Plan Meetingsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Product Supportunmatched
  • Product/Service Launchunmatched
  • Production Controlunmatched
  • Production Planningunmatched
  • Production Scheduleunmatched
  • Production Systemsunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Sales & Operations Process (S&OP)unmatched
  • Sales Forecastingunmatched
  • Sales Operationsunmatched
  • Sales Supportunmatched
  • Schedule Developmentunmatched
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
  • Status Reportsunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Supply Chain Managementunmatched
  • Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Time Trackingunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Planningunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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