Experience managing production schedules, raw-material availability, finished-goods warehousing, freight, and customer delivery requirements. 5+ years of management experience in production planning, logistics, supply chain, inventory control, or a related manufacturing function.
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Location
Chicago, IL
Description
Location Type: Manufacturing Plant Metal Type: Aluminum Metal Shape: Fabricated Components Compensation Range: $160K+
5+ years of management experience in production planning, logistics, supply chain, inventory control, or a related manufacturing function
Experience managing production schedules, raw-material availability, finished-goods warehousing, freight, and customer delivery requirements
Strong ERP/MRP background
Proven ability to analyze capacity requirements and improve schedule accuracy and on-time delivery
Experience leading and developing planners, schedulers, logistics managers, and cross-functional teams
Working knowledge of forecasting, budgeting, freight costs, expedites, and inventory-management systems
Ability to monitor logistics KPIs and use data to improve material flow, delivery performance, and operating costs
Comfortable coordinating shipments across multiple plants and responding to emergency material requirements
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
Hands-on manufacturing mindset with experience partnering across production, shipping, purchasing, customer service, and operations
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent education and experience considered
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship