Supply Chain Material Planning Lead

Apply now: Supply Chain Material Planning Lead, Hybrid - Wheeling, IL. Start date is ASAP for this 6 month contract position. Job Title: Supply Chain Material Planning Lead Location-Type: Hybrid - Wheeling, IL (onsite 1x per week; local candidates preferred) Start Date: ASAP (mid-to-end September target) Duration: Contract, 6 months Compensation Range: $50-$60/hr Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K Visa Sponsorship: Not eligible for visa sponsorship Job Description:This role supports the client's materials planning and S&OP processes by managing supply and demand planning, inventory analysis, and cross-functional reporting to ensure uninterrupted material availability across manufacturing operations. Job SummaryManage and support the S&OP process, including production and inventory forecasting, supply/demand balancing, and scenario planningAnalyze SAP, Excel, and other system data to uncover planning insights and recommend strategy based on commodity type, lead time, logistics, and inventory DOS targetsBuild and maintain Excel macros and automated reporting to support planning decisions and increase operational efficiencyDevelop and evolve Power BI and/or Tableau dashboards providing real-time visibility into key planning KPIsConduct materials health reviews and inventory analysis to optimize inventory levels and support plant material managersDeliver monthly reporting to Operations and Finance, and lead cross-functional planning meetings with stakeholders across supply chain, procurement, and operationsSupport manufacturing master data and provide ad hoc business analysis as neededMinimum Requirements:3-5 years of experience in supply planning, materials management, production planning, or a related analytical role within a manufacturing environmentAdvanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formula development, charting, and macro creationHands-on experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system for data extraction and materials planningStrong understanding of S&OP processes, inventory planning, and supply/demand managementAbility to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, cross-functional environmentExcellent communication skills with the ability to translate data insights into clear, actionable presentations for operational and business stakeholdersPreferred Qualifications:Experience with Power BI and/or Tableau dashboard developmentFamiliarity with MRP, JDA, or similar planning systemsBackground in data science or data engineering within a manufacturing environmentBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or a related fieldProject management experience, including leading small cross-functional projects; PMP certification is a plus