Demand Planner: Cross-Functional Forecast & Production

Creative-Werks; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative-Werks seeks a Demand Planner to work cross-functionally with Procurement, Quality, and Client Services to manage and monitor material availability, forecast production, and track client orders to completion.

The role requires ERP system experience (Syteline/SAP a plus), strong communication, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Office/warehouse setting with adherence to GMP-like food safety guidelines is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Production Management or equivalent preferred; High School Diploma or GED required
• Knowledge of ERP software experience; Syteline and SAP experience is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills – bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to adapt to fast paced environment with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Efficiently plan production to minimize costs and meet product delivery deadlines
• Coordinate and communicate across multiple departments to manage the Production schedule
• Provide leadership and recommend scheduling adjustments for changing business needs
• Meet deadlines and demonstrate effective time management skills
• Monitor the production process and recommend process improvements
• Analyze future forecasting reports and address potential bottlenecks
• Upload and maintain client demand in the ERP system (Syteline)
• Meet with client planners weekly to manage schedules and capacity bottlenecks
• Coordinate material requirements with the Procurement Department
• Manage project start dates, deadlines, and target quantities
• Comply with food safety rules and regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Skills

ERP software experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Production Management

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Syteline

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Creative-Werks seeks a Demand Planner to work cross-functionally with Procurement, Quality, and Client Services to manage and monitor material availability, forecast production, and track client orders to completion.

The role requires ERP system experience (Syteline/SAP a plus), strong communication, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Office/warehouse setting with adherence to GMP-like food safety guidelines is expected.