LaSalle Network is partnered with an innovative, established, strategic CPG company hiring for a team of Contract Supply Planners in Chicago. This fast-growing company is looking for a driven, quick learner to drive existing supply plans, analyzing trends in forecasts and inventory planning systems.
This Contract Supply Planner role will start on a contract basis for 6 months during an ERP change-over, the timeline will continue to be determined by business needs.
Contract Supply Planner Responsibilities:
- Manage the flow of supplies and inventory in variety of brands and SKUs across various plant locations and contract manufacturers
- Manage the allocation of inventory and deployment of finished goods inventory and monitor safety stock levels
- Analyze slow or aged inventory for obsolescence, report findings and trends to management on a bi-weekly basis
- Review demand forecasts, collaborate with sales and customer service to generate effective and timely production schedules
- Work with Shipping/Receiving Manager and Production Manager to ensure other packaging materials are available
Contract Supply Planner Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management or related field preferred
- 2+ years of proven Supply Planning experience within the CPG, food, beverage, pharmaceutical or regulated field
- Excellent written and verbal skills, technically skilled and able to toggle multiple software systems
- Experience with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Netsuite, JDA or a related ERP software
- Advanced Excel skills, ability to build reports from scratch, pull and analyze data using data visualization tools
- Ability to start ASAP on a contract basis
If you are interested in the Contract Supply Planner position and qualify per the requirements, please apply today.
Thank you,
Kelly Wagner
Director
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.
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