Hiring: Senior Material Planner Company: Unilever Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 14:02:47 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, R, Root Cause Analysis, SAP About the job Experience: •3 years’ experience in supply chain. At least 2 years in material requirements planning is preferred •At least 2 years in material requirements planning is preferred Required Skills: •Evaluate material requirements based on system generated MRP and requisition materials accordingly. Expedite and de-expedite raw and package materials to support and maintain a flexible production schedule while communicating with Business Units and supporting delivery of high customer satisfaction. •Lead and oversee implementing and adhering the inventory strategy required to support business needs defined by CMRP. •Monitor raw and package inventory to achieve continuous improvement in inventory optimization and minimize waste for obsoletes and run outs •Own, monitor, update, and manage master data to allow systems to optimize plans •Manage invoicing exceptions •Supporting innovation launches and material set ups to deliver flawless launches •Interface with Production Managers, Mix Room Supervisors, Procurement, Warehouse, Transportation, Suppliers, Quality, R&D, Supply planners and other Material Planners in other Sites to ensure reliable production schedule. •Be a “change leader”, implement standard best practices and adopt new tools. Qualifications: •This position is bonus eligible. •This position is LTI eligible. Compensation: •$71,400 - $107,200 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!