Senior Supply Chain Planner

Sensient•Hoffman Estates, IL

20h•$95,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in science, art, and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers and we will be better with you. Are you a supply chain professional driven by processes and best practices, looking to grow your career in a multi-site role within a multinational organization? This is an Order-to-Cash (O2C) opportunity where you’ll help shape how planning and supply chain operations work across Sensient sites. As a Senior Supply Chain Planner on our Corporate Business Optimization team, you’ll drive smarter, standardized practices that improve on-time performance, optimize inventory and cash flow, and keep operations cost-efficient. Bring your supply chain expertise, make an enterprise-wide impact, and grow your career with Sensient.

Requirements

8–10+ years of experience in supply chain, ideally across material and capacity planning and inventory management in a manufacturing environment.
Strong data analysis, problem-solving, deductive reasoning, attention to detail, and a track record of delivering quality results on time.
Hands-on ERP experience, with Oracle JD Edwards preferred, plus strong Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI capabilities.
Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels and cultures.
A positive, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to navigate challenges, work independently or collaboratively, and manage shifting priorities.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or equivalent required.
Candidates must be authorized to work the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

APICS CSCP/CPIM preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive standardization: Partner with sites to implement and sustain standard supply chain processes that reduce excess inventory, overproduction, aging products, rework, and distribution inefficiencies.
Analyze and improve performance: Consolidate monthly supply chain data, report KPIs, identify trends and root causes, and translate insights into opportunities for improvement.
Coach and influence sites: Train and guide site teams on standard work, planning practices, and ERP processes while setting clear expectations and driving adoption.
Lead continuous improvement: Assess site practices, identify process and knowledge gaps, develop corrective action plans, and follow through on improvement initiatives aligned with company objectives.
Be a supply chain change leader: Bring Sensient’s supply chain vision to sites, solve roadblocks, maintain relevant planning coursework, and collaborate across the enterprise—with 40–50% travel to Sensient locations internationally.