About the Role:
LaSalle Network is seeking a proactive and personable Supply Planner for a well-known, innovation-driven consumer packaged goods company headquartered in Chicago to support their west coast plant, with potential involvement in their international operations over time. This role will sit out of Chicago, IL, and presents an exciting opportunity for someone to step into a high-impact role as part of a growing team. The current team member is retiring, and the company is looking for a strong, long-term fit with potential to convert to a full-time role.
Supply Planner Key Responsibilities:
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Manage end-to-end supply planning for the west coast, with gradual expansion into planning responsibilities for the Thailand facility.
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Pull and analyze planning data from ERP systems to create accurate supply forecasts and plans.
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Work cross-functionally with manufacturing, marketing, demand planning, and materials teams to align supply with demand.
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Assist with integrating legacy Jelly Belly supply processes into the company’s broader planning framework.
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Participate in new product launches, expansions, and planning for innovation.
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Travel minimally to California for plant visits and process familiarization.
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Opportunity to shape processes during the transition from legacy systems to SAP.
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Collaborative environment with interaction across supply chain functions and leadership.
Supply Planner Qualifications:
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Background in Supply Planning is essential, preferably within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
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Experience with ERP systems such as Infor M3, SAP, or Oracle.
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Strong data management and planning skills using ERP systems.
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Bilingual capability is a plus.
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Friendly, personable, and enjoys interaction with cross-functional teams.
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Excellent communication skills.
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Self-starter who can hit the ground running and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
Thank you,
Julie Hess
Senior Project Manager
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.