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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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Jamie Klüg