Get It Recruit - Transportation

Supply Chain Planner - Remote | WFH

Get It Recruit - Transportation Elk Grove Village, IL
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Are you passionate about supply chain management and looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Supply Chain Planner to join our team! This role is essential in managing our inventory and production planning processes, ensuring that our operations run smoothly and efficiently.

What You'll Do

Analyze and Optimize: Gather, document, and analyze both qualitative and quantitative inventory data to provide insightful recommendations on inventory balance and production targets.

Collaborate and Communicate: Facilitate weekly and daily inventory planning calls with operational and service departments to meet key metrics.

Monitor Performance: Keep a close eye on key performance indicators within inventory, transportation, service, warehousing, and production units.

Innovate Solutions: Develop and coordinate intra-month supply trade-offs to hedge against inventory and service risks while maintaining optimal inventory levels.

Lead and Support: Take charge of production targets and capacity planning sub-processes, especially during our monthly strategic operations planning.

Manage Inventory: Oversee seasonal inventory storage location management, from onboarding to maintenance and offboarding.

Reconcile and Track: Support backlog and past-due load reconciliation and ensure compliance in lane tracking.

Drive Projects: Engage in ad-hoc inventory-focused projects and support continuous improvement efforts across all key metrics.

Your Skills And Qualifications

Tech-Savvy: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, are crucial.

Understanding of Supply Chain: Proficiency in capacity and inventory balance planning, inventory transactions, and tactical communication.

Knowledge Base: Intermediate understanding of strategic operations planning and the reusable packaging industry.

Basics Covered: Fundamental knowledge of transportation planning, demand planning, and operational cost strategy.

Extra Credit: Familiarity with SQL databases, PowerBI, and experience in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry and pallet industry are big pluses.

What We're Looking For

Educational Background: BA/BS degree in Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Logistics, Finance, or Data Science.

Experience: 1-3 years in a supply chain role is preferred.

Certifications: CSCP, CPIM, or CPM credentials are a plus, as well as LEAN/Six Sigma certifications.

Work Environment

Flexible Work Arrangements: 20% in-person and 80% remote after onboarding.

Global Collaboration: Be prepared to participate in conference calls during off-hours and occasional weekends to work with team members in different time zones.

Focused Work: Ability to sit for extended periods and manage extensive screen time.

Travel Requirements

Occasional Travel: Up to 15% travel, varying based on project activities and business needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and empowering our employees to shape the future. Join us in delivering quality and service to our customers!

Ready to make a difference in the world of supply chain? Apply now and be part of our journey!

Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Human Resources Services

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