Job Summary

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Location: Lake Forest, IL

Department: Supply Chain / Operations

Reports To: Supply Chain Manager

Join Our Team

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner & Inventory Coordinator to support our manufacturing operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing production schedules, inventory accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration to keep operations running smoothly. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy solving problems, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

Production Planning

Support and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, forecasts, and available capacity
Coordinate daily and weekly build plans with production teams
Monitor production progress and communicate delays, material shortages, or capacity concerns
Adjust schedules as priorities or material availability change

Inventory & Material Control

Monitor inventory levels for raw materials, components, work-in-process, and finished goods
Review material availability to support production plans
Create purchase requests and material requisitions based on demand, inventory levels, and lead times
Participate in cycle counts, reconciliations, and inventory accuracy initiatives
Identify shortages, excess inventory, and material risks

ERP & Work Order Management

Create, release, and close production work orders in the ERP system
Verify labor, material usage, and component transactions are accurate
Review completed work orders for accuracy and completeness
Investigate inventory variances and transactional errors
Support BOM accuracy by identifying and reporting discrepancies

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with purchasing to ensure materials are available on time
Work with production and quality teams to resolve shortages, holds, or material issues
Provide planning and inventory reports to leadership
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across planning, inventory, and system processes

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

1–5 years of experience in production planning, inventory control, materials coordination, or related manufacturing roles
Experience using ERP/MRP systems
Understanding of BOMs, work orders, and inventory transactions
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Clear communication skills and ability to work across departments

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field
APICS CPIM/CSCP coursework or certification
Experience in regulated or quality-driven manufacturing environments

Key Skills

Production scheduling
Inventory control and accuracy
ERP data management
Problem-solving and issue escalation
Time management and prioritization

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to grow within a stable manufacturing organization
Collaborative team environment
Hands-on role with impact across operations
Competitive compensation and benefits package

JOB ID: 174457

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Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.