Supply Chain Planner - Illinois at thyssenkrupp

Supply Chain Planner - ILLINOIS



Location: Hoffman estates, IL



Responsibility: Sales Offices at Hoffman Estates, IL, and Dallas, TX with partial support for Bolingbrook, IL



Travel: Substantial travel required 50 percent



Salary Range (Geo Diff): $80K -$100K



Annual Bonus Potential: $10K



Work Authorization: Must meet ITAR regulations to be considered Sponsorship: Not available




Why This Role?

This is a brand-new position for our business-a chance to make an impact and shine in a highly visible role. As a Supply Chain Planner, you'll be at the center of collaboration between Sales, Purchasing, and Operations, helping us translate market intelligence and business goals into actionable plans that keep our supply chain running smoothly.



What You'll Do

• Build consensus demand plans through collaboration with Sales and Purchasing.
• Incorporate macroeconomic factors into planning decisions.
• Evaluate and adjust Safety Stock levels as needed.
• Manage Bill-of-Materials (BOM) relationships and maintain accurate parameters.
• Aggregate and forecast Demand Forecasting Units (DFUs) for business needs.
• Maintain planning parameters for SKUs based on objectives and input from cross-functional teams.
• Support customer-specific supply chain activities, ensuring accurate and timely planning.

What Makes This Role Exciting

• High visibility across the organization.
• Opportunity to shape processes and influence business outcomes.
• Work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Travel that keeps you connected to our operations and customers.
• A role where your ideas matter and growth is encouraged.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field
  (or 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)
• 3+ years in sales analytics, supply chain, or demand planning.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to organize multiple priorities and work independently.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred:

• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
• Experience with statistical forecasting techniques and data analysis.
• Familiarity with Blue Yonder and SAP platforms.

Additional Details

• Must comply with ITAR regulations (U.S. persons only).
• No sponsorship available.
• Flexibility to respond to urgent needs outside standard hours.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a smarter, stronger supply chain.

Desired Skills and Experience

supply chain
planning
forecasting
excel
powerBI