Strategic Inventory & Production Planner

Quaker Houghton; Zion (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Illinois is seeking a Stock Coordinator to compute stock requirements based on production schedules and coordinate with procurement teams. Responsibilities include interfacing with plant production planning, determining raw materials delivery times, and assisting in scheduling production batches. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. This role offers opportunities within a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant work experience and/or formal training in a related field.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and correspondence.
• Competent in basic mathematical functions, including addition and subtraction.

Responsibilities

• Compute amounts of stock required based on production schedules.
• Interface with production planning and warehouse supervisors.
• Determine delivery times and load times for raw materials.
• Assist in planning activities and schedule production batches.

Skills

Communication Skills

Mathematical Ability

Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking

Technical Proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Inventory management systems

Order-processing systems

Database software

Job description

A manufacturing company in Illinois is seeking a Stock Coordinator to compute stock requirements based on production schedules and coordinate with procurement teams. Responsibilities include interfacing with plant production planning, determining raw materials delivery times, and assisting in scheduling production batches. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. This role offers opportunities within a collaborative work environment.