Supply Planner

About the Role:
LaSalle Network is seeking a proactive and personable Supply Planner for a well-known, innovation-driven consumer packaged goods company headquartered in Chicago to support their west coast plant, with potential involvement in their international operations over time. This role will sit out of Chicago, IL, and presents an exciting opportunity for someone to step into a high-impact role as part of a growing team. The current team member is retiring, and the company is looking for a strong, long-term fit with potential to convert to a full-time role.

Supply Planner Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end supply planning for the west coast, with gradual expansion into planning responsibilities for the Thailand facility.

• Pull and analyze planning data from ERP systems to create accurate supply forecasts and plans.

• Work cross-functionally with manufacturing, marketing, demand planning, and materials teams to align supply with demand.

• Assist with integrating legacy Jelly Belly supply processes into the company’s broader planning framework.

• Participate in new product launches, expansions, and planning for innovation.

• Travel minimally to California for plant visits and process familiarization.

• Opportunity to shape processes during the transition from legacy systems to SAP.

• Collaborative environment with interaction across supply chain functions and leadership.

Supply Planner Qualifications:

• Background in Supply Planning is essential, preferably within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.

• Experience with ERP systems such as Infor M3, SAP, or Oracle.

• Strong data management and planning skills using ERP systems.

• Bilingual capability is a plus.

• Friendly, personable, and enjoys interaction with cross-functional teams.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Self-starter who can hit the ground running and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.

Thank you,

Julie Hess

Senior Project Manager

LaSalle Network