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Job description
Production Planning & Supply Chain Manager | Skokie, IL
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Build the Supply Chain Operating System
Our client is seeking an experienced Production Planning & Supply Chain Manager to build the planning discipline, supplier management processes, and operational cadence that will support the next stage of manufacturing performance.
You'll lead a team responsible for production planning, materials planning, purchasing, and strategic sourcing while creating the structure, accountability, and standard work that drives predictable manufacturing execution.
Working closely with Operations, Value Stream Management, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Quality, you'll transform planning from a reactive function into a competitive advantage.
Lead Production Planning, Materials Planning, Purchasing, and Strategic Sourcing
Coach and develop a team of buyers and production planners
Establish standard work, daily management routines, and KPI accountability
Improve schedule attainment, on-time delivery, and material availability
Drive supplier performance through scorecards and structured supplier management
Improve inventory accuracy, safety stock strategy, and planning discipline
Strengthen MRP execution and purchasing cadence
Support S&OP by aligning supplier capacity with customer demand
Partner cross-functionally to eliminate shortages, expedites, and backorders
Lead continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
Success in the first year
Establish a disciplined planning and buying operating cadence
Build a stronger, more capable planning and purchasing team
Improve supplier performance and accountability
Reduce material shortages and production disruptions
Improve inventory performance while maintaining customer service
Create visibility through KPIs, scorecards, and standard work
Deliver greater schedule stability through 3–5-day production planning
The ideal candidate combines strategic supply chain leadership with a hands-on manufacturing mindset
7+ years of manufacturing supply chain leadership experience
Leadership experience across planning, procurement, and materials management
Strong MRP/ERP experience (Oracle preferred)
Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience
Strong supplier management and negotiation skills
Experience coaching buyers and planners to higher performance
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to influence Operations, Engineering, Finance, Sales, and
You will bring a broad manufacturing supply chain experience spanning production planning, materials planning, purchasing, strategic sourcing, and inventory management. You must have a demonstrated ability to improve supplier performance, support manufacturing operations, and leverage ERP/MRP systems to drive disciplined planning and execution, with experience in Oracle ERP considered a strong advantage. xhqgsiq Experience supporting Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), developing meaningful supply chain KPIs, and applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve operational performance will be highly valued.
If you're the type of leader who enjoys bringing order to complexity, developing people, and building world-class supply chain processes inside a manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Worksite address
skokie, IL, 60077, US
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