Planner

at Actalent in Harvard, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Title: Production PlannerJob Description

We are seeking a Production Planner on a contract-to-hire basis to join our dedicated team. This role is ideal for someone seeking a long-term position with opportunities for career growth. The Production Planner will be responsible for taking over material forecasting, ordering materials, managing Bills of Materials, and monitoring stock levels, thus relieving the engineering team from these duties. Our ideal candidate is action-oriented, adaptable, and eager to become a long-standing team member.

Hard Skills

+ BOM’s

+ Excel

+ Inventory Management

+ Material Forecasting

+ Order Processing

Soft Skills

+ Multi-tasking

+ Attention to Detail

+ Verbal and Written Communication

+ Problem Solving

+ Self-Management

+ Reliability

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Harvard, Illinois.

Work Environment

Our team is based in Harvard, IL, in a family-owned, employee-stocked company that has been thriving since 1963. We value longevity and stability, as reflected in our average employee tenure of 23 years. The role does not involve using an ERP system; inventory is monitored manually on the floor. Interaction with multiple departments is required, including engineering, sales, and plant management. Opportunities for process and efficiency improvements are encouraged.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.