Supply Chain Planner II

Dynamic Manufacturing; Hillside (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Advancement

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive Pay (we pay weekly!)

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Dynamic Manufacturing is hiring a Supply Chain Planner in Illinois to manage demand, production scheduling, and procurement for key product lines. The role emphasizes Excel skills, ERP knowledge, and collaboration across Customer Service, Procurement, Logistics, and Inventory teams.

The successful candidate will have 2–5 years of supply chain experience in manufacturing, familiarity with ERP systems (QAD a plus), and a proven track record in customer satisfaction and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• ERP experience; QAD a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Authorized to work in the USA without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer demand schedules, revise orders and update accounts.
• Investigate and respond to customer complaints and issues.
• Prepare floor-level production schedules considering capacity.
• Create forecasts for planning, purchasing and distribution.
• Serve as liaison between suppliers and vendors.
• Publish service parts schedule and monitor progress.
• Procure production components and support day-to-day ops.
• Develop ERP reports and identify performance improvements.
• Review BOMs for accuracy and set up new items/suppliers.

Skills

Excel proficiency

ERP knowledge

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting

Problem solving

Customer satisfaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP system (QAD)

Job description

Salary Range: $65,290.00 To $78,346.50 Annually

Dynamic Manufacturing is hiring a Supply Chain Planner to join our growing team! We are looking for a detailed Supply Chain Planner with excellent Microsoft Excel skills to manage all Supply Chain responsibilities for key product lines at one of our busiest plants. Customer Service, Procurement, Logistics, Inventory Management and Master Data Maintenance are all within the scope of this position. The ideal Supply Chain Planner will have a strong understanding of information flow and product flow as well as a proven track record in customer satisfaction, inventory management and production planning.

At Dynamic Manufacturing, we offer:

• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Pay (we pay weekly!)
• Generous Paid Time Off,and more!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Creative problem solver and strategic decision maker
• Manage customer demand schedules, revising orders, updating accounts, and escalating supply issues, when necessary
• Investigate and respond to customer complaints
• Prepare floor-level production schedules considering available capacity and mitigating constraints
• Prepare forecasts for planning, purchasing and distribution
• Act as the key liaison between suppliers and vendors
• Develop and publish a service parts schedule, and monitor production progress
• Purchasing of production components in support of day-to-day manufacturing operations
• Develop ERP proficiency in generating reports and looking for opportunities to improve company performance
• Process Engineering Change Requests
• Set up new items and suppliers
• Review/Audit BOMs for accuracy

QUALIFICATIONS:

• This position is open to individuals who have worked as a direct employee in a manufacturing site.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a related field strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems. User experience with an ERP System such as QAD would be a plus.
• 2-5 years of experience in supply chain with a manufacturing company or similar industrial set.
• Background in order processing and procurement.
• Exposure to automotive manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Office Microsoft Suite, specifically in Excel.
• Experience in dealing with customers and operating in the context that corporations succeed only when customers are satisfied.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills in spreadsheet and word-processing.
• Ability to work collegially with all corporate personnel and as part of a cross-functional team whether as the leader or participant.
• Ability to identify problems or potential problems and develop and implements solutions.
• Authorized to work for any employer in the USA without restrictions.

WHY CHOOSE DYNAMIC?

Dynamic Manufacturing is a family owned and operated organization formed in 1955 by John Partipilo. Our organization specializes in the manufacture of automotive, off-road, industrial and racing powertrain products. This includes Torque Converters, Transmissions (Automatic, Manual, Hybrid models) and Transfer Case Assemblies.

Our organization started with a single retail facility and a dream. Today, we serve the aftermarket and several OE customers. Our operations consist of almost a million square feet of floor space and 1,000+ extremely talented employees encompassing turnkey operations from engineering, total machining operations, through assembly and dynamometer testing.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws