Sr. Material Planner
About The Position
We are seeking a Sr Material Planner based out of our corporate office in Oak Brook, IL. The Sr Material Planner leads material planning activities to ensure production continuity while balancing inventory, working capital, and warehouse capacity. The role serves as a subject matter expert for material planning, supports system enhancements, trains new team members, and provides backup leadership when needed. You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to: Lead material requirements planning for assigned categories or materials. Develop and maintain material planning assumptions with cross-functional partners. Monitor supply plans and determine impacts on material requirements schedules. Resolve back orders, short stock, excess items, slow-moving inventory, and supplier issues with internal and external partners. Analyze supplier performance and inventory trends to improve service, reduce waste, and optimize inventory turns. Manage component transitions related to reformulations, redesigns, new product introductions, and item discontinuations. Serve as a trainer for new hires and subject matter expert for material planning. Support system enhancements and provide backup support as needed.
Requirements
- Minimum of 4-6 years of supply chain, production scheduling, demand planning, material planning, replenishment, or inventory planning experience is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills are required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Statistics, Operations Research, or related field is preferred.
- Working knowledge of IBP/SIOP processes is strongly preferred.
- Experience training or mentoring others is preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems and Power BI is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead material requirements planning for assigned categories or materials.
- Develop and maintain material planning assumptions with cross-functional partners.
- Monitor supply plans and determine impacts on material requirements schedules.
- Resolve back orders, short stock, excess items, slow-moving inventory, and supplier issues with internal and external partners.
- Analyze supplier performance and inventory trends to improve service, reduce waste, and optimize inventory turns.
- Manage component transitions related to reformulations, redesigns, new product introductions, and item discontinuations.
- Serve as a trainer for new hires and subject matter expert for material planning.
- Support system enhancements and provide backup support as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period
- 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
- Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
- Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
- An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
- Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
