Our client is seeking a Manufacturing Planning Analyst to support supply chain and production planning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This individual will work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, procurement, and finance teams to ensure materials and resources are available to meet business and customer demand.
The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of planning activities. This role offers the opportunity to drive process improvements, support S&OP initiatives, and make a direct impact on operational performance, customer satisfaction, and financial results.
Responsibilities
- Partner with supply chain planning, industrialization, and purchasing teams to monitor manufacturing kit health, identify risks and opportunities, and coordinate purchases to support demand requirements
- Review MRP outputs and adjust plans to ensure supply aligns with demand forecasts
- Lead cross-functional discussions regarding material health, engineering changes, and rework processes, including planning revision transitions
- Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure material receipts align with production schedules
- Work closely with Master Production Scheduling (MPS) teams to align demand, capacity, and material availability
- Support manufacturing execution and production planning activities
- Continuously improve planning, reporting, and communication processes, including weekly production reporting
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
- 2-5 years of supply chain planning experience
- Experience with SAP, Microsoft Navision, or similar ERP/MRP systems
- Ability to train and mentor others on planning tools and processes
- Experience managing complex product configurations in a regulated environment
Supply Chain Analyst in Chicago at Insight Global
This position is listed as full time and onsite. It was posted 3 days ago.