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Supply Planning Transformation Specialist
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North Chicago, Lake County, Illinois, 60086, USA
Listed on 2026-07-14
Listing for:
US Tech Solutions
Contract
position Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Change Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Serve as the dedicated site transformation resource responsible for deploying the Future Focused Planning program at assigned manufacturing sites.
- Guide the site team through the full transition to the new Target Operating Model (TOM), ensuring sustainable adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working.
- Bridge the gap between the central deployment program and the site, translating strategic transformation objectives into practical, site-level outcomes.
Duration: 24 Months Contract
I. Purpose & Strategic Leadership- Serve as the dedicated site transformation resource responsible for deploying the Future Focused Planning program at assigned manufacturing sites.
- Guide the site team through the full transition to the new Target Operating Model (TOM), ensuring sustainable adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working.
- Bridge the gap between the central deployment program and the site, translating strategic transformation objectives into practical, site-level outcomes.
- Own the end-to-end deployment of the Future Focused Planning program at assigned manufacturing sites.
- Partner with site leadership and supply planning teams to drive adoption of the new Target Operating Model (TOM).
- Conduct site readiness assessments and identify gaps against the target state.
- Develop and execute site-specific deployment and change management plans.
- Deliver training and capability-building sessions for site supply planning teams.
- Track and report site progress against deployment milestones and KPIs to the Deployment Lead.
- Identify and elevate risks and issues in a timely manner.
- Embed new ways of working, processes, and tools at site level to ensure lasting change.
- Capture and share site learnings to support continuous improvement of the overall deployment approach.
- Ensure the site is fully prepared for post-deployment sustainability and hypercare exit.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field (required). Master's degree or professional specialisation in Supply Chain/Operations (preferred).
- 5‑8 years of experience in supply planning, demand planning, or S&OP in a manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of operating model design and transformation program delivery.
- Strong facilitation, training, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify gaps and drive pragmatic solutions.
- Comfortable working independently at site level with minimal supervision.
- Practical knowledge of SAP, IBP, or equivalent planning tools (desirable).
- Change management knowledge or certification (desirable).
- Fully accountable for the successful deployment of the Future Focused Planning program at their assigned manufacturing site.
- Responsible for driving process compliance, TOM adoption, and capability across the site supply planning team.
- Actively coaches and supports site team members through the change, building confidence and competence in new ways of working.
- Presents site progress, risks, and capability gaps to the Deployment Lead to support timely decision making.
- Champions new ways of working and supply planning transformation within their assigned site.
- Identifies and mitigates site-level process gaps, risks, and barriers to adoption.
- Acts as the primary transformation contact at site level, with direct influence over site readiness, adoption pace, and deployment quality.
- Drives alignment across global supply chain teams and site supply chain, operations, and leadership stakeholders to enable smooth program delivery.
- Contract Type:
Fixed-Term (24 months) - Travel:
This role involves regular travel to assigned manufacturing sites, estimated at 15‑35% of working time depending on deployment phase and site requirements
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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