Top 58 Production planning Jobs in Rockford, Il

Lead Inventory Specialist
Sterling St James LLC —Rockford, IL
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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4d
Production Planner
Danfoss —Loves Park, IL
- $65,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
1d
Production Planner Manager
Collins Aerospace —Rockford, IL
- $86,800 - $165,200 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
Planner
Hydraulic Technologies USA, LLC —Rockford, IL
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- 2 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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1d
Expeditor/Production Control
Specialized Talent Acquisition Recruiting Team (START) —Rockford, IL
- $65,000 - $95,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
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11d
Production Supervisor I
Generac Power Systems Inc —Belvidere, IL
- $67,000 - $101,000 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
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3d
Production Planner/Scheduler
Modern Advanced Manufacturing —Rockford, IL
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Overtime
- Basic math
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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10d
(USA) Senior Manager, Production and Planning – Automation Operations
Walmart —Belvidere, IL
- $104,000 - $156,000 a year
- High school
- Engineering
- Mentoring
- Paid jury duty
- Disability insurance
Inventory Specialist
INGENIUM AEROSPACE —Rockford, IL
- $24 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Materials Lead
Specialized Talent Acquisition Recruiting Team (START) —Rockford, IL
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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11d
International Buyer/Planner
Fisher-Barton Inc. —Loves Park, IL
- $60,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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1d
Commercial Assoc. Proj. Mgr
PCI Pharma Services —Rockford, IL
- $56,720 - $70,900 a year
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
1d
Value Stream Manager - NPI Ops Lead
Collins Aerospace —Rockford, IL
- $107,500 - $204,500 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Travel
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
The Caldwell Group Inc —Rockford, IL
- $79,365 - $119,047 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
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Senior Manager, Supplier Operations Management
Danfoss —Loves Park, IL
- $115,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Mentoring
- Organizational skills
- 401(k)
1d
(USA) Senior Manager, Production and Planning – Automation Operations-1
Walmart —Belvidere, IL
- $104,000 - $156,000 a year
- High school
- Engineering
- Mentoring
- Paid jury duty
- Disability insurance
Manufacturing Quoter & Estimator
Fastenal —Loves Park, IL
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Pass drug screening
- Computer skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
3d
Buyer
Hydraulic Technologies USA, LLC —Rockford, IL
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- 2 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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1d
Production Manager - Nights
HENNIG INC —Machesney Park, IL
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
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Buyer II
Komline Sanderson —Rockford, IL
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Basic math
- Research
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Lead Inventory Specialist

Sterling St James LLC -
Rockford, IL

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Job Details

$90,000 - $110,000 a year
4 days ago

Qualifications

Communication with suppliers
Resource planning methods
Inventory management software
Vendor relationship management
Cross-functional collaboration
Cross-functional communication
Excel data analysis

Full Job Description

Description

Job Summary

The Lead Inventory Specialist position in Rockford, IL is responsible for overseeing the daily planning, procurement, inventory control, and material flow to support precision aerospace manufacturing operations. This role ensures material availability, optimizes inventory, improves supplier performance, and ensures timely delivery to customers. The Lead Inventory Specialist collaborates with various departments to execute Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process and drive continuous improvement in the supply chain.

Major Responsibilities:

Materials Planning

Develop and implement production material plans based on customer demand and production schedules.
Manage MRP recommendations, release purchase orders, and manufacturing orders on time.
Analyze excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory to develop reduction plans.
Establish inventory policies for safety stock and reorder points.

Purchasing and Supplier Management

Procure raw materials, machined components, outside processing, hardware, and indirect materials.
Negotiate pricing, lead times, and supplier agreements.
Build strategic relationships with suppliers focusing on quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness.

Production Support

Coordinate material availability with production schedules.
Lead shortage meetings and establish recovery plans.
Support engineering changes and material transitions.
Ensure accurate material transactions in the ERP system.

Continuous Improvement

Lead Productivity Projects to improve supplier performance and savings.
Enhance inventory turns and cash utilization.
Reduce supplier lead times and improve on-time delivery.
Standardize planning processes across locations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

On-Time Delivery (OTD)
Purchase Price Variance (PPV)
Inventory Turns
Inventory Accuracy
Supplier On-Time Delivery
Supplier Quality Performance
Material Shortage Reduction
MRP Action Completion
Working capital reduction

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field.
3-5 years of experience in materials management, supply chain, purchasing, or production planning.
Experience in aerospace, defense, precision machining, or manufacturing.
Strong ERP/MRP experience (Epicor, Infor, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
Strong analytical and Excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in aerospace, defense, medical device, or precision manufacturing.
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.
Experience supporting AS9100 manufacturing environments.
Government contracting or defense industry experience.

Minimum Competencies:

Aerospace or highly regulated industry experience preferred.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage supplier relationships and cross-functional projects effectively.
Knowledge of inventory planning, supplier performance metrics, and strategic sourcing principles.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.

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production planning jobs in rockford, il

Lead Inventory Specialist

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Production Planner Manager

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Expeditor/Production Control

Production Supervisor I

Production Planner/Scheduler

(USA) Senior Manager, Production and Planning – Automation Operations

Inventory Specialist

Materials Lead

International Buyer/Planner

Commercial Assoc. Proj. Mgr

Value Stream Manager - NPI Ops Lead

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

Senior Manager, Supplier Operations Management

(USA) Senior Manager, Production and Planning – Automation Operations-1

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