Supply Chain Planner - Illinois

thyssenkrupp Materials•Hoffman Estates, IL

11d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Supply Chain Planner successfully translates Sales goals, market intelligence, historical shipment analysis, and product knowledge into an executable consensus demand plan. The Supply Chain Planner also plays a key role in the management of supply planning elements related to planning parameters and configurations. Job Description Supply Chain Planner – ILLINOIS Location: Hoffman estates, IL Responsibility: Sales Offices at Hoffman Estates, IL, and Dallas, TX with partial support for Bolingbrook, IL Travel: Substantial travel required 50 percent Salary Range (Geo Diff): $80K -$100K Annual Bonus Potential: $10K Work Authorization: Must meet ITAR regulations to be considered Sponsorship: Not available Why This Role? This is a brand-new position for our business—a chance to make an impact and shine in a highly visible role . As a Supply Chain Planner , you’ll be at the center of collaboration between Sales, Purchasing, and Operations, helping us translate market intelligence and business goals into actionable plans that keep our supply chain running smoothly. What Makes This Role Exciting High visibility across the organization. Opportunity to shape processes and influence business outcomes. Work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams. Travel that keeps you connected to our operations and customers. A role where your ideas matter and growth is encouraged.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field (or 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)
3+ years in sales analytics, supply chain, or demand planning.
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Ability to organize multiple priorities and work independently.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Must comply with ITAR regulations (U.S. persons only).
No sponsorship available
Flexibility to respond to urgent needs outside standard hours.

Nice To Haves

APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
Experience with statistical forecasting techniques and data analysis
Familiarity with Blue Yonder and SAP platforms.

Responsibilities

Build consensus demand plans through collaboration with Sales and Purchasing.
Incorporate macroeconomic factors into planning decisions.
Evaluate and adjust Safety Stock levels as needed.
Manage Bill-of-Materials (BOM) relationships and maintain accurate parameters.
Aggregate and forecast Demand Forecasting Units (DFUs) for business needs.
Maintain planning parameters for SKUs based on objectives and input from cross-functional teams.
Support customer-specific supply chain activities , ensuring accurate and timely planning.