Supply Chain Planner - Illinois

Company

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop – from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials – and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management.

An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes "just-in-time" or "just-in-sequence."

Copper and Brass Division

Sales is a distributor and processor of aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and more quality materials serving markets across North America, including Canada and Mexico. By providing customers with what they want, when they need it, Copper and Brass Sales is able to help them succeed in today's challenging global business environment. The company's focus on the Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Medical and Oil & Gas Industries allows them to offer these market segments expertise specific to their needs.

The daily commitment of its employees to provide premium service focused on the customer first has earned Copper and Brass Sales the position of a respected leader in the nonferrous metals industry for over 80 years.

The Supply Chain Planner successfully translates Sales goals, market intelligence, historical shipment analysis, and product knowledge into an executable consensus demand plan. The Supply Chain Planner also plays a key role in the management of supply planning elements related to planning parameters and configurations.

Supply Chain Planner - ILLINOIS

Location: Hoffman estates, IL

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

Annual Bonus Potential: $10K

Sponsorship: Not available

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.

• 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.
• Responsibility: Sales Offices at Hoffman Estates, IL, and Dallas, TX with partial support for Bolingbrook, IL
• Travel: Could require up to 20%

• Work Authorization: Must meet ITAR regulations to be considered
• 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).

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

• 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.

$80K - $100K and annual bonus

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

Equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

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