Forecast-Driven Buyer & Planner

Springs Window Fashions and Affiliated Companies; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with up to 5%

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays per year

Volunteer day off per year

Job summary

Springs Window Fashions and Affiliated Companies is seeking a Buyer/Planner to maximize service performance while minimizing inventory investment on select product groups. You will plan across forecasting, purchasing, and production, ensuring material availability and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include monitoring shortages, maintaining accurate dates, and collaborating with Sales and Marketing to forecast demand. This role emphasizes continuous improvement and cross-functional mentoring.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 2–4 years related experience.
• 2–4 years Production Control experience in P&IC concepts.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business Administration.
• APICS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure materials available to support customer requirements while minimizing freight costs.
• Monitor material shortages and implement corrective actions.
• Keep material availability dates updated and accurate.
• Monitor capacity requirements short and long term.
• Develop accurate forecasts with Forecasting, Sales, and Marketing.
• Hold product line responsibility for service levels.
• Manage backlog by facility to meet service objectives.
• Reduce lead times and pricing in collaboration with Purchasing.
• Provide forecasts to major suppliers.
• Maintain plan bills integrity and accuracy.
• Introduce and exit programs with Product Management.
• Mentor and cross-train Planner/Buyers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

PC literacy

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Business Admin degree

APICS certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Springs Window Fashions and Affiliated Companies is seeking a Buyer/Planner to maximize service performance while minimizing inventory investment on select product groups. You will plan across forecasting, purchasing, and production, ensuring material availability and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include monitoring shortages, maintaining accurate dates, and collaborating with Sales and Marketing to forecast demand. This role emphasizes continuous improvement and cross-functional mentoring.