What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Planner position at ROCKWOOL USA INC.?
Rockfon is seeking a Supply Chain Planner, based on-site at our Chicago facility, as part of our Rockfon Purchasing and Planning team. This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Planning and Purchasing.
Who we are:
Founded in 1937 in Denmark, ROCKWOOL Group transforms volcanic rock into sustainable and innovative products that enhance lives and communities. With a global team of over 12,000 employees and 51 manufacturing facilities across 40 countries, we are united by a shared mission: unlocking the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.
This role is part of our Rockfon business, a division of the ROCKWOOL Group. Rockfon delivers comprehensive ceiling system solutions, integrating stone wool and specialty metal ceiling panels with Chicago Metallic suspension systems, providing high-quality, sustainable offerings to our customers. To learn more, visit www.rockfon.com.
Join us and make a difference!
Job Title: Supply Chain Planner
Location: Chicago, IL (On-site)
Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 per year
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Supply Chain Planner to join our Planning and Purchasing team. The role focuses on optimizing inventory levels, ensuring smooth production and material flow, and maintaining data integrity in our ERP-SAP system.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage production and purchase orders to ensure efficient operations.
Maintain SAP system parameters to control inventory and material flow.
Meet or exceed on-time shipment (OTS) targets.
Act as the primary point of contact between customer service and operations.
Analyze and manage inventory to minimize stock while meeting customer demands.
Proactively manage inventory to prevent shortages and handle slow-moving materials.
Collaborate with various departments, including production and purchasing, to ensure efficient planning.
Update and maintain planning procedures and master data.
Prepare inventory, production, and sales reports.
Continuously improve planning processes and performance.
What You Bring:
3-5 years of experience in production planning or scheduling.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
SAP and MRP experience required.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
APICS or similar certification.
Experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) and production planning techniques.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and generous benefits starting on your first day.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Educational assistance and 401k match (up to 6%).
Life and disability programs at no cost.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness reimbursement, and more.
Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 paid holidays, and parental leave.
Work Environment & Conditions:
Our offices are thoughtfully designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and opportunities for social engagement, allowing employees to find balance and bring their best selves to work.
ROCKWOOL Group believes in giving back to the communities where we operate. Our offices worldwide engage in philanthropic initiatives, community involvement, and sustainability efforts that contribute to improving society and the environment. We encourage our employees to get involved and make a positive impact in the communities we serve.
Diverse and Inclusive Culture
We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.
At ROCKWOOL Group, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us. In fact, we refer to our culture as “The ROCKWOOL Way”. This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.
ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000
