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Inventory and Planning Specialist

 Full Time
 Operations & Supply Chain
 Zion, IL
  • Compute amounts of stock required for operations based on production schedules, and coordinate with QH procurement team to order materials as required timely.
  • Interface with plant production planning and warehouse supervisors, lab personnel, customer services representatives and commercial team to ensure that impact from raw material availability are timely communicated.
  • Determine delivery times and load times for all incoming raw materials; communicate and follow-up with production planner, warehouse supervisor to resolve timing issues.
  • Assist planning activities: review customer demands, production methods and batch card instructions to determine and schedule production batches.
  • Print WIP labels and finish goods.
  • Release Work Orders for the shop floor.

Education, Experience, and Required Competencies
Education: High school diploma or GED required.
Experience: 1–2 years of relevant work experience and/or formal training in a related field.

Skills & Competencies
Communication Skills:

  • Able to read and understand written instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Demonstrates the ability to write clear, concise communications and effectively present information in one-on-one or small-group settings to customers, clients, and colleagues.

Mathematical Ability:

  • Competent in basic mathematical functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Capable of calculating ratios, percentages, proportions, and volume accurately.
  • Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking:
  • Able to apply sound judgment and common-sense understanding to follow detailed written or verbal instructions. Demonstrates the ability to apply foundational system knowledge to troubleshoot issues and implement timely corrective actions.

Technical Proficiency:

  • Familiarity with and functional knowledge of the following types of software:
  • Word processing
  • Spreadsheets
  • Inventory management systems
  • Internet and web-based applications
  • Order-processing systems
  • Manufacturing systems
  • Database software