Inventory Replenishment Planner Job Listing at Kelly Services in Palatine, IL (Job ID 9338116)

Description

Inventory Replenishment Planner
 
Kelly® Engineering is seeking an Inventory Replenishment Planner for a direct hire position at consumer products manufacturer located in Palatine, IL. If you are passionate about shaping the world we live in and are ready to reengineer your future, trust the experts at hiring experts.  

 
Overview 
 
Our client is a leader in the consumer products industry. They have a high-volume production facility in Huntley that has metal fabrication, painting, and assembly operations.
 
In this role you'll ensure optimal inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency. This position requires strong analytical skills, the ability to collaborate cross-functionally, and a dedication to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Forecasting: Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and input from sales and marketing teams.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and replenishment cycles to ensure adequate stock levels while minimizing excess inventory and obsolescence.
• Order Processing: Create purchase orders and manage the procurement process to ensure timely delivery of goods from suppliers.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to optimize lead times, pricing, and quality.
• Demand Planning: Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product development teams to understand upcoming promotions, new product launches, and other factors impacting demand.
• Data Analysis: Analyze inventory data, sales trends, and other relevant metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and mitigate risks.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams including operations, logistics, finance, and customer service to align inventory planning with overall business objectives.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on inventory performance, forecasting accuracy, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related
• 2+ years of experience in inventory planning, replenishment, logistics planning, or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing or consumer goods environment.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel or other data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• APICS certification or other relevant credentials are preferred but not required. 

What happens next:
 
Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry – even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in the Kelly Engineering network. That means our team of expert engineering recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.


 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

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