Materials Planner Job Listing at ID Logistics in Elwood, IL (Job ID 5001181650906)

Description

 Manage, construct, and coordinate weekly site production schedule.  Work with the ID logistics cross-functional teams to manage supply chain resources needed to fulfill the site's weekly production volume.  Align with customer planners to determine site expectations.  Monitor and advise leadership on customer forecast changes.  Advise production team on critical schedule changes to align with customer needs.  Collaborate with operations on weekly labor needs.

Responsibilities:

• Direct or coordinate weekly production schedule.


• Generate weekly ME2L final and daily volume reports.


• Collaborate with the customer and local leadership on on-site expectations.


• Provide directions to the site operation team on schedule changes.


• Drive weekly planning meetings.


• Review processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, considering labor limitations and time constraints.


• Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.


• Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed.


• Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.


• Other duties as assigned.

 Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision (1 day of the next month of hire) (Options available)


• 401K with matching program


• STD, LTD


• Vacation and sick time

Pay rate based on experience: $60k – $68k annually.

• High School Diploma or GED; bachelor's degree in business administration or relevant field is preferred, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Proven experience and knowledge of supply chain management.
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software
• Outstanding communication ability
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Attention to detail  
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach