Supply Chain Planner (Manufacturing Planning exp req)

Rhodes Wolfe • Chicago, IL

9h • $65,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Our client in the food manufacturing industry is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to add to their team in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will own short-interval production planning and keep customer orders flowing on time. You’ll convert forecasts and orders into a practical schedule, balance capacity and inventory targets, and adjust quickly when shortages, changeovers, or priorities shift. Success in this role requires strong manufacturing planning experience, comfort working cross-functionally, and the ability to make clear tradeoffs using data. This is your chance to step into a high-ownership seat where your plan directly impacts service levels, inventory health, and daily plant execution. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing company that prides itself on collaboration, culture, and career development.

Requirements

• 3+ years of production or supply planning or master scheduling experience required
• 3+ years of manufacturing industry experience required
• ERP/MRP system experience required

Responsibilities

• Build and publish a rolling 1–2 week production schedule
• Turn forecasts and orders into an executable master plan
• Partner with sales on a 3-month rolling forecast for key accounts
• Balance labor, line capacity, changeovers, and lead times
• Commit delivery dates for make-to-order items using real constraints
• Set and manage safety stock and finished goods inventory targets
• Track plan vs. actual output and escalate gaps and constraints
• Maintain planning data like yields, lot sizes, and WIP status
• Support traceability and mock-trace exercises as needed
• Assist with cycle counts, physical inventory, and month-end close tasks

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k w/ 25% match
• PTO
• Life
• Free parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed