A Supply Planner provides supply planning and manages inventories for a company. Monitors inventory capacity, maintains stocks, and manages inventories so that production is not delayed or disrupted. Develops strategic supply and inventory management plans and investigates supply chain issues.
Supply Chain Planner Giesecke+Devrient - 3.7 Bolingbrook, IL Job Details Full-time $85,000 - $95,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Spreadsheets Data-driven problem-solving Computer skills Excel data analysis Full Job Description G+D makes the lives of billions of people around the world more secure. We create trust in the digital age with integrated security technologies in three business areas: Digital Security, Financial Platforms and Currency Technology. We have been a reliable partner for our customers for over 170 years with our innovative solutions for SecurityTech! We are an international technology group and traditional family business with over 14,000 employees in 40 countries. Creating Confidence is our path to success. Trust is the basis of our co-operation within G+D. At Payment Technology, our mission is to be at the start of every transaction and to make it secure and simple. We also create contemporary payment and banking solutions for our digital age. As a one-stop shop, we produce and personalise hundreds of millions of payment cards every year and store their "digital twins" - mobile and digital. Would you like to actively shape the digital transformation with us?
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, the Supply Chain Planner is responsible for end-to-end planning across demand, supply, production, and inventory to ensure operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and optimal cost management. The Planner works closely with sales, production, procurement, and logistics teams to develop forecasts, align supply with demand, manage inventories, and optimize the overall supply chain performance.
Primary Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain demand and supply plans by analyzing historical data, sales forecasts, and market trends. Plan production schedules in coordination with operations and procurement to meet customer delivery requirements and optimize resource utilization. Manage material availability through MRP systems to support production and customer demand. Maintain optimal inventory levels (raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods) across the supply chain. Collaborate with Procurement, Production, Sales, and Logistics to align planning activities and respond to changes in demand or supply conditions. Proactively identify potential supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans. Contribute to Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings and drive cross-functional alignment. Monitor supplier performance and capacity planning to support production needs. Create and analyze KPIs related to service levels, forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and production schedule adherence. Continuously improve planning processes, tools, and data accuracy through system enhancements (SAP/IBP or equivalent systems). Support new product introductions by planning supply and production timelines.
Key Skills and Competencies:
Strong expertise in SAP, MRP, and forecasting tools. Analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to synthesize large data sets into actionable plans. Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills. Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, including sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and customer delivery.
Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in Business is preferred. 3+ years of SAP experience and MRP usage for material purchasing within past 5 years. 3+ years of experience with forecasting and/or demand planning. Prior experience with IBP is a plus. Familiar with purchase requisitions (PRs) and stock transfer orders (STOs). Understanding of material forecasts and inventory management in a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of Excel is required (i.e. Pivot Tables, Formulas). Ability to analyze inventory trends and take actions to improve levels to targets. Attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to manage multiple objectives and priorities concurrently. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The pay range for this position is $85,000-$95,000 and is eligible for an annual bonus. Benefits offered to eligible employees include, medical (PPO and HDHP with HSA), dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K w/ employer match, short/long term disability, life insurance, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending, EAP, commuter benefits, education assistance, pet insurance, legal, and more. Job offer Job Details Job Title Supply Chain Planner Business Sector Giesecke+Devrient ePayments America, Inc. 45925 Horseshoe Dr Sterling
VA 20166
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ID 27716
Location Bolingbrook, IL, US Career level Experienced and Graduates Job Type Fulltime Giesecke+Devrient ePayments America, Inc.
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