Run materials planning for a major consumer brand — from the factory floor, not a spreadsheet.

We’re hiring a Material Planning Manager for a fast-growing, private equity-backed consumer products company (brands you know, products in most U.S. homes).

This is not a sit-at-HQ planning role.

You’ll be embedded at a key contract manufacturing site in the Chicago area, acting as the on-the-ground owner of materials performance — making sure product gets made, issues get solved, and suppliers stay aligned.

What makes this role different:

• You’re not just planning — you’re driving execution
• You’re working inside a partner facility, not behind the scenes
• You’re influencing outcomes without direct authority
• You’re building process while keeping operations moving

What you’ll do:

• Ensure materials availability to support production and service levels
• Partner with external manufacturers on MRP, inventory, and scheduling
• Drive improvements in OTIF, inventory health, and supplier performance
• Solve issues in real time on the plant floor
• Build structure and process where it doesn’t yet exist

What we’re looking for:

• Background in materials, supply, or production planning
• Experience working with contract manufacturers or external suppliers
• Strong Excel and analytical capability
• Ability to influence, push, and build relationships
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, evolving environment
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This role is high ownership, high visibility, and high pressure. It’s a strong fit for someone who likes being relied on, can operate without perfect structure, and wants to build something — not just maintain it.

Location: Chicago area (Waukegan), hybrid (2–3 days onsite)

Comp: ~$130–150K base + bonus

Travel: Periodic to other manufacturing partners + HQ

If you want a role where your impact is visible every day — let’s talk.

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