Jobs · Management · Illinois

Supply Chain Planner

KeHE Distributors · Naperville, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagement$65k/yrFull-time

Overview

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others - and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain supply plans to support customer demand while optimizing inventory investment.
  • Responsible for Purchase Order placement, Order Management, and Inventory Health.
  • Maintain visibility of inbound shipments and proactively communicate potential disruptions.
  • Coordinate product receiving schedules with warehouse operations.
  • Maintain inventory levels, stock availability, and replenishment requirements across warehouses.
  • Analyze demand forecasts and translate them into procurement and replenishment plans.
  • Identify and mitigate supply risks that may impact product availability.
  • Cook with international suppliers to ensure timely production and shipment of products.
  • Maintain visibility of inbound shipments and proactively communicate potential disruptions.
  • Collaborate with customer service and sales teams to prioritize customer requirements.
  • Monitor order fulfillment performance and identify opportunities to improve service levels.

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

  • 2-4 years of related Supply Chain experience preferred.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain concepts, Purchasing, Inventory Management, and their application.
  • Experience with ERP, MRP, or Supply Chain planning systems.
  • Experience with Advanced Planning Software packages like Manhattan, Power BI, Aptean.
  • Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
  • Knowledge of inventory management principles and supply planning methodologies.
  • A team player with a roll up your sleeves attitude and high sense of urgency.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
  • Understanding of international logistics, freight forwarding, and import processes.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
  • Food industry experience in a similar Supply Chain role is preferred.

Requisition ID 2026-29411

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.

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