Supply Planner

Iconic Wineries of British Columbia • Chicago, IL

7d • $71,000 - $89,000

About The Position

The Supply Planner ensures optimal inventory levels and supply chain efficiency by accurately planning production to meet demand forecasts and plant capabilities. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, minimize costs, and enhance service levels in support of organizational growth and customer satisfaction.

The Supply Planner develops short- and long-range production plans for an assigned portfolio of SKUs, manages inventory at internal and external manufacturing sites, and identifies and addresses shortages to prevent out-of-stock products and recurrence. The role also supports continuous improvement, data visualization and accuracy, reporting-tool development, and ad hoc analysis. It builds working relationships with manufacturing sites and cross-functional partners.

The role owns production planning, inventory management, and data analysis and reporting. It influences risk-mitigation strategies and supply-planning improvement, and may veto proposed changes that do not align with strategy when supported by analysis and leadership alignment. Key measures include finished-goods and sub-inventory weeks of forward coverage, operational schedule attainment and adherence, case fill rate, and direct and indirect COGs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in supply planning or inventory management.
• Proficiency with planning tools such as O9, SAP, or Oracle, and with Excel.
• Flexibility and optimism to work in a high-change environment.
• Ability to analyze data trends and forecasts to make informed decisions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and a results-oriented approach.
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple deliverables on time.

Responsibilities

• Develop short- and long-range production plans for an assigned portfolio of SKUs to meet customer demand.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels at internal and/or external manufacturing sites to minimize cost.
• Identify, address, and investigate the root causes of shortages to prevent out-of-stock SKUs and recurrence.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, data visualization, and improved data accuracy.
• Support the development of new reporting tools.
• Build working relationships with manufacturing sites and cross-functional team members.
• Perform ad hoc analysis.
• Own production planning, inventory management, and data analysis and reporting.
• Influence risk-mitigation strategies and supply-planning continuous improvement.
• Veto proposed changes that do not align with strategy, when supported by analysis and aligned with leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of $71,000–$89,000 in Chicago, IL; final compensation may vary based on location and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Bonus plan recognizing company performance and individual contributions.
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• Company matching 401(k) contributions.
• Paid time off, including annual leave, paid sick time, and holidays.
• Training, development, and career-growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level