We are seeking a Planning Manager to be responsible for a complex organization at our Bedford Park, IL location. As the Planning Manager, you will lead the production planning team to success by delivering results, driving planning process improvements, and building strong cross-functional relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a thorough understanding of supply chain management and be capable of providing strong leadership, guidance, and supervision to the team.  You will act as a strategic partner, skilled in change management and highly proficient in influencing across a wide network of both internal and external stakeholders.  You may manage a team of individuals with varying levels of experience.

What You Will Do: 

• Provide leadership and direction for the production and raw material planning team. Work closely with the plant leadership team to support strategic plant decisions and partner cross-functionally to achieve success related to delivery, production, and financial goals, including inventory management.
• Set clear objectives and guide the team to ensure alignment with overall site-specific and broader team goals
• Manage and report out of team KPI/goals, including DIFOT/SIFOT, Inventory health, and PLOC (proactive late order communications)
• Lead and facilitate team and cross-functional meetings to evaluate metrics while addressing challenges and opportunities
• Work cross-functionally with strategic planning, procurement, customer service and marketing to:
  • Allocate critical and/or constrained materials
  • Reduce Excess/ Obsolete materials
  • Troubleshoot issues leading to DIFOT failures
  • Understand and react to changes in demand
  • Work with Marketing to resolve slow-moving/ obsolete products
• Develop and mentor team members, providing guidance, training, and support to foster talent and skill development.
• Handle escalations and complex issues related to production planning, raw material planning, and inventory goals
• Make critical decisions that impact the efficiency and effectiveness of site planning operations
• Lead and drive projects focused on cost savings, process improvements, and supply chain optimization
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to enhance individual and team performance
• Identify opportunities for streamlining processes, reducing waste, and improving overall supply chain performance
• Employ problem-solving techniques such as 5 whys, root cause analysis, and implementing process improvements to effectively tackle challenges and ensure long-term success

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field of study
• Experience in operational excellence and project management such as TPM, Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, Green Belt, etc.
• Direct people management experience
• 6 years of Planning, Logistics, and/or Manufacturing experience 
• Immigration Sponsorship not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• APICS Certification
• Advanced technical or business degree, MBA preferred
• 1 year experience leading others
• Proficiency with an ERP, advanced planning system, analytical system or equivalent
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to drive decisions and build consensus among stakeholders
• Ability to create, clearly articulate and execute on a strategic vision
• Strong business acumen and experience collaborating with Operations, Marketing and Customers
• Skilled in resolving conflict situations effectively

Benefits

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