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Demand Planning Coodinator

Waukegan, Illinois

$87,000.00/year

Office & Professional

Job ID: 56602175

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Job Description

HIRING IMMEDIATELY: DEMAND PLANNING COORDINATOR IN WAUKEGAN, IL
Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for a Demand Planning Coordinator to join our team in Waukegan, Illinois. This individual will be responsible for helping maintain forecast accuracy, monitoring production order execution, managing planning workflows, and proactively identifying operational risks and priorities. The ideal candidate will possess experience in demand planning, supply chain coordination, or planning support within a manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or distribution environment. Apply online and kickstart your career today!

Pay, Schedule, and Location
  • Starting at $70,000-$87,000/year
  • Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
  • Full time schedule
  • Located in Waukegan, Illinois

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Coordinate with demand planners to ensure forecasts are completed accurately and on schedule.
  • Manage planning approval workflows and communications for items within the 4-week planning lock period.
  • Maintain forward-looking visibility into campaigns and business priorities through a rolling 6-week outlook.
  • Support planners with daily planning activities, issue resolution, and prioritization efforts.
  • Monitor out-of-resource (OOR) items, production order entry, and key planning milestones to ensure compliance with planning standards.
  • Track production order execution and proactively escalate risks or delays.
  • Support high-priority planning initiatives and campaign execution efforts.
  • Develop, maintain, and analyze demand planning reports to support forecasting and operational decision-making.
  • Create additional reporting as needed, including:
  • Forecast accuracy analysis
  • Sales versus forecast reporting
  • Trend analysis
  • Risk identification reporting
  • Use data analysis to identify operational risks, opportunities, and process improvements.
  • Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to demand planning and forecasting activities.
  • Support process standardization initiatives to improve consistency and audit readiness.
  • Assist with documentation and continuous improvement efforts across planning functions.
  • Partner closely with planning, purchasing, production, and supply chain teams to support operational goals.
  • Communicate planning updates, risks, and priorities clearly to stakeholders across the organization.

Requirements and Qualifications
  • 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain coordination, planning support, or a related role preferred.
  • Experience supporting forecasting processes, campaign planning, or demand planning execution within manufacturing, CPG, or distribution environments.
  • Strong understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and supply chain operations.
  • Experience with inventory management, procurement workflows, and logistics coordination.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
  • Experience working with ERP systems and interlinked databases.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
  • Ability to identify operational risks through shortage reporting and planning analysis.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to present information clearly and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field preferred.
  • Equivalent work experience may be considered in place of formal education

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(Salary range based on experience)
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ABOUT ACCURATE PERSONNEL
Do you need your next job fast? Accurate Personnel is here to help! As an industry-leading full-service staffing agency, we have all the tools you need to start earning that next paycheck soon. Send us your application and our team will instantly get to work on finding you the right placement to fit your needs. Accurate Personnel has provided temporary job services and direct hire searches for 45 years. Our expertise has allowed us to grow from a regional Chicagoland office into a nationwide search firm that services over 500 clients while never losing sight of personalized service. Let Accurate work for you. Apply with us today!
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