Director of Supply Chain Planning

📍 Chicagoland Area

💲 $200,000–$230,000 + Profit Sharing & Exceptional Benefits

Sterling Engineering is proud to represent a trusted, employee-owned manufacturing leader in the electrical power products industry. With over a century of excellence, this company is more than just a staple in the Chicagoland area—it’s a symbol of innovation, quality, and long-term vision.

As they continue to grow and modernize operations, they're looking for a Director of Supply Chain Planning to take strategic ownership of the full planning cycle—from S&OP to inventory and capacity planning—across a complex, large-scale manufacturing environment.

This is a high-impact leadership role, perfect for someone who’s not just experienced, but ready to drive change, lead teams, and bring cutting-edge thinking to a deeply respected legacy brand.

🌟 Why Join This Company?

Employee-Owned: Share in the success of the business you help build.
Exceptional Benefits: Full healthcare, 401(k), profit-sharing, generous PTO, and more.
Reputation That Matters: Over 100 years of manufacturing excellence.
Leadership Impact: Drive high-level strategy and transformation.
Culture of Growth: Collaborative, stable, and built for advancement.

🛠️ What You’ll Do

Own the S&OP process, ensuring alignment across supply, demand, and financial planning objectives.
Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain planning strategy to support operational efficiency and superior customer satisfaction.
Lead demand forecasting and planning efforts, working closely with sales, product, and operations teams to drive accuracy and alignment.
Oversee supply planning and capacity modeling, supporting production efficiency and on-time delivery goals.
Manage inventory strategies across a broad product portfolio to balance working capital and service level targets.
Leverage analytics and planning systems to improve forecast accuracy, supply chain visibility, and informed decision-making.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on process optimization, technology adoption, and cross-functional collaboration.
Mentor and develop a team of supply chain planners, fostering a high-performance, accountable, and agile team culture.
Support executive leadership with strategic planning, KPIs, and long-term supply chain network design.

🎯 What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain planning, operations, or logistics within manufacturing.
Proven leadership in managing S&OP processes, demand/supply planning, and inventory optimization.
Strong ERP and advanced planning system experience (SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, etc.).
Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

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