What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Planner position at Addison Group?
Job Title: Supply Planner
Location (city, state): Gurnee, IL
Industry: Manufacturing & Distribution
Pay: $30-$37/hour
About Our Client:
Addison Group is hiring on behalf of our client, a well-established manufacturing organization known for its highly rated consumer products. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team and contribute to the success of a dynamic supply chain operation.
Job Description:
The Supply Planner will oversee inventory planning, replenishment strategies, and production alignment to support customer demands. This position requires strong analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to collaborate across departments to optimize supply chain operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze demand patterns and replenishment lead times to set inventory targets and planning parameters.
- Create and communicate replenishment schedules to manufacturing teams.
- Work closely with the Master Planner to align production plans with operational capacity.
- Monitor and maintain inventory levels, including planning pre-builds during capacity limitations.
- Review exception reports, adjust as needed, and execute order-related actions.
- Provide regular replenishment forecasts to internal and external supply chain partners.
- Address material or capacity constraints by coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
- Manage work orders for various products, including subassemblies and displays.
- Expedite purchase orders and ensure accuracy in order management.
- Support sourcing analyses and contribute to departmental reporting and improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 2-5 years in supply chain operations, including order management, distribution, and warehouse collaboration.
- Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and advanced Excel is required; experience with Power BI, SharePoint, and Syspro is a plus.
- Preferred Background: Experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) is highly desirable.
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
Salary : $30 - $37
