Supply Chain Specialist - ONSITE full time - Mapleton, IL
About The Position
As a Supply Chain Specialist, you will be responsible for executing end-to-end raw material and distribution planning activities to ensure reliable supply, optimized inventory, and best-in-class service performance. This role operates across short- and mid-term planning horizons, aligning supply with demand while proactively managing risks and constraints. In addition, the Specialist plays a critical role in supporting plant operations through inventory control, cost management (including demurrage), and execution-focused supply chain activities. The position requires strong analytical capability, operational discipline, and cross-functional collaboration to drive performance across service, cost, and working capital. Reporting to the Supply Planning Manager, this position involves collaboration with diverse stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency.
Requirements
- BS degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in SAP (or similar ERP systems), Excel, and data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI)
- Good understanding of MRP, inventory management, and supply chain planning principles
- Experience with inventory control processes, including cycle counting, reconciliation, and root cause analysis
- Strong problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy
- Ability to manage cross‑functional relationships and drive issue resolution in a complex environment
- Continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify and implement process enhancements
Responsibilities
- Execute raw material planning to ensure supply continuity and alignment with production and demand requirements
- Manage distribution planning to maintain product availability across warehouse networks
- Optimize inventory positions to meet service targets while minimizing excess and obsolescence
- Manage raw materials on rail using Railroad software (RailConnect) and/or other rail movement software.
- Support plant operations with inventory control activities, including cycle counts, reconciliation, and data accuracy validation
- Partner with site teams to resolve inventory discrepancies and improve inventory integrity
- Provide hands-on support for daily operational activities to ensure smooth plant execution
- Monitor and manage demurrage and detention charges, ensuring timely actions to minimize cost exposure
- Partner with logistics providers and internal stakeholders to prevent avoidable delays
- Analyze trends and implement improvements to reduce logistics-related costs
- Proactively identify supply risks, including delays, shortages, and capacity constraints
- Lead issue resolution through cross-functional coordination with Procurement, Operations, Logistics, and Quality
- Communicate risks, trade-offs, and recovery plans clearly to stakeholders
- Maintain continuity of supply through proactive planning and escalation where needed
- Maintain accurate and timely data in SAP, including purchase orders, confirmations, and planning parameters
- Own planning master data to ensure system integrity and effective MRP execution
- Monitor inventory, forecast changes, and planning signals to drive informed decision-making
- Identify and implement improvements to planning processes, operational workflows, and data accuracy
- Drive initiatives that improve service performance, reduce working capital, and optimize cost
- Support standardization and best practices across supply chain planning and execution
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid sick leave
- short-term incentive bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
