Supply Chain Planner

At Autocar Parts, we fight for the customers’ needs. We invest in and grow businesses that disrupt their industries by putting the customers’ needs first. From big data to industrial manufacturing, we deliver tools that transform the work of the people that use them. We are privately owned and expect our team members to act with an owner mindset: relentless about creating value for the customer, dogged about finding efficiencies and eliminating waste, and standing arm in arm with the rest of the team until the job is done—and ready to do it again the next day, with a smile.

About the role

We're looking for a Supply Chain Planner who thrives on analytics, collaboration, and proactive decision-making to help ensure the right parts are available at the right time to support our customers. If you're passionate about supply chain planning, inventory management, supplier partnerships, and driving continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute procurement activities with manufacturers and suppliers
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with domestic and international suppliers
• Monitor production schedules, shipments, and open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery
• Proactively identify and communicate material availability and supply risks
• Analyze and maintain planning data to improve forecasting and replenishment accuracy
• Track purchase order and shipment status within ERP systems
• Lead monthly supplier collaboration meetings
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and special projects
• Manage supply and demand requirements while meeting inventory targets

What Success Looks Like

• Achieving and exceeding purchasing and inventory goals
• Improving supply chain planning effectiveness
• Reducing supply disruptions and material shortages
• Enhancing supplier collaboration and performance
• Supporting operational excellence through data-driven decision making

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Mathematics, Business, or related field
• 2+ years of supply chain planning experience, preferably in a distribution environment
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Self-starter who can work independently and adapt to changing priorities
• Understanding of:
  • Demand Planning
  • Inventory Planning
  • Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP)
  • Planning triggers/settings such as safety stock and time-phased requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS certification or equivalent
• Experience with long lead-time procurement and kit planning
• Familiarity with NetSuite and Business Intelligence (BI) tools
• Experience of working with international suppliers

Skills

• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Technical & Analytical Excellence
• Strong Communication Skills
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Quality Focus
• Planning & Organization
• Integrity & Professional Ethics
• Adaptability in a Fast-Paced Environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays

Pay

Attractive compensation package, including base salary and incentive bonus opportunities.

Location: Highland Park, IL | Full-Time