Demand Planner

Demand Planner (Manufacturing Experience Essential)

We're recruiting for an experienced Demand Planner to join a well-established manufacturing business supporting high-volume production operations across North America.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in forecasting, production planning and supply chain coordination, ensuring manufacturing schedules and customer demand are met.

• Develop demand forecasts and production plans
• Monitor production schedules, planning dates and supply risks
• Analyse forecasting trends, shortages and inventory requirements
• Create demand planning reports and performance metrics
• Support high-priority production campaigns and planning activities
• Coordinate planning schedules with Production, Purchasing and Supply Chain teams
• Maintain ERP/MRP planning data and reporting
• Update planning documentation and standard operating procedures
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities across the planning process

• 3+ years' demand planning or production planning experience within manufacturing
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills
• Experience with forecasting, inventory planning and production scheduling
• Strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance or related field preferred

• 401(k)
• Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Program

Commutable from:
Waukegan, Gurnee, Kenosha, Libertyville, North Chicago, Vernon Hills, Mundelein and Lake Forest.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.