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Supply Chain Planner

Job in Skokie, Cook County, Illinois, 60077, USA
Listing for: Second Life Mac
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
  • Supply Chain/Logistics
    Logistics Coordination, Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Inventory Control & Analysis
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Role

The Supply Chain Planner at Second Life Mac is responsible for executing end-to-end production planning from Intake through Fulfillment, scheduling deals by due date and device type to ensure the correct devices are made available for Sales. This role actively orders supplies from vendors, frequently negotiating better rates from current suppliers and looking for lower costs and new supply opportunities. The Supply Chain Planner also maintains an overall forecasting engine that projects device production and supply usage in a given time period.

Key Responsibilities
  • Use inbound pickup reports, WIP totals, and staffing rates to project daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly outputs
  • Share weekly production forecasts with the Sales team and align projects with organizational goals
  • Build daily schedules for the Intake team based on payment terms and device status
  • Maintain a healthy Locked Device intake rate to avoid over saturating the processing cells
  • Ensure all Client deals are inducted within agreed payment terms - zero past-due processing
  • Release POs to ensure timely procurement of production, warehouse, and operational supplies
  • Adjust safety stock levels seasonally to eliminate stockouts and overstocks
  • Continuously benchmark suppliers for the lowest cost across all supply categories
  • Execute negotiation strategies to drive down vendor rates across the board
  • Build a network of partners that generate regular opportunity purchases
Qualifications
  • 3-5 years in supply chain, demand planning, or purchasing
  • Hands-on vendor sourcing and negotiation experience
  • Background in a production or warehouse environment
  • Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, operations, or related field preferred

SLM takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against any individual based upon race, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and/or related medication conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Employment is decided by qualification, merit, and business needs.

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To:

Director of Operations

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