Supply Chain Planner

Giesecke+Devrient; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Bonus eligibility

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) is seeking a Supply Chain Planner in Bolingbrook, IL to drive end-to-end planning across demand, supply, production and inventory. You will collaborate with Sales, Production, Procurement and Logistics to forecast demand, align supply, and optimize costs and service levels.

The role requires 3+ years in SAP/MRP and forecasting, plus strong Excel skills. A bachelor’s in business is preferred; IBP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in SAP, MRP usage for material purchasing.
• Forecasting or demand planning experience.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables and formulas).
• Familiar with IBP is a plus.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand and supply plans using historical data and forecasts.
• Plan production schedules to meet delivery requirements and optimise resources.
• Manage material availability via MRP to support production and demand.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels across the supply chain.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Production, Sales, and Logistics to align plans.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigations.
• Support S&OP meetings and cross-functional alignment.
• Monitor supplier performance and capacity planning.
• Create and analyze KPIs on service levels, forecast accuracy, and inventory turns.
• Improve planning processes through SAP/IBP or equivalent systems.

Skills

SAP

MRP

Forecasting tools

Excel

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Tools

IBP

Job description

G+D makes the lives of billions of people around the world more secure. We create trust in the digital age with integrated security technologies in three business areas: Digital Security, Financial Platforms and Currency Technology. We have been a reliable partner for our customers for over 170 years with our innovative solutions for SecurityTech! We are an international technology group and traditional family business with over 14,000 employees in 40 countries. Creating Confidence is our path to success. Trust is the basis of our co-operation within G+D.

At Payment Technology, our mission is to be at the start of every transaction and to make it secure and simple. We also create contemporary payment and banking solutions for our digital age. As a one‑stop shop, we produce and personalise hundreds of millions of payment cards every year and store their "digital twins" - mobile and digital. Would you like to actively shape the digital transformation with us?

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, the Supply Chain Planner is responsible for end-to-end planning across demand, supply, production, and inventory to ensure operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and optimal cost management. The Planner works closely with sales, production, procurement, and logistics teams to develop forecasts, align supply with demand, manage inventories, and optimise the overall supply chain performance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain demand and supply plans by analyzing historical data, sales forecasts, and market trends.
• Plan production schedules in coordination with operations and procurement to meet customer delivery requirements and optimise resource utilisation.
• Manage material availability through MRP systems to support production and customer demand.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels (raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods) across the supply chain.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Production, Sales, and Logistics to align planning activities and respond to changes in demand or supply conditions.
• Proactively identify potential supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Contribute to Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Monitor supplier performance and capacity planning to support production needs.
• Create and analyze KPIs related to service levels, forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and production schedule adherence.
• Continuously improve planning processes, tools, and data accuracy through system enhancements (SAP/IBP or equivalent systems).
• Support new product introductions by planning supply and production timelines.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Strong expertise in SAP, MRP, and forecasting tools.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to synthesize large data sets into actionable plans.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
• Deep understanding of end-to‑end supply chain processes, including sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and customer delivery.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business is preferred.
• 3+ years of SAP experience and MRP usage for material purchasing within past 5 years.
• 3+ years of experience with forecasting and/or demand planning.
• Prior experience with IBP is a plus.
• Familiar with purchase requisitions (PRs) and stock transfer orders (STOs).
• Understanding of material forecasts and inventory management in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Excel is required (i.e. Pivot Tables, Formulas).
• Ability to analyze inventory trends and take actions to improve levels to targets.
• Attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to manage multiple objectives and priorities concurrently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The pay range for this position is $85,000-$95,000 and is eligible for an annual bonus. Benefits offered to eligible employees include, medical (PPO and HDHP with HSA), dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K w/ employer match, short/long term disability, life insurance, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending, EAP, commuter benefits, education assistance, pet insurance, legal, and more.