Inventory Planner

LaSalle Network is partnering with a leading food manufacturing organization to hire an Inventory Planner to support product life cycle management, inventory planning, and SKU transitions. This role will manage end-of-life activities for discontinued products, analyze inventory and supply chain data, and work cross-functionally to minimize excess inventory, waste, and potential write-offs. The ideal candidate has a strong supply chain background, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to analyze large amounts of data while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.



Key Details
Compensation: $30-$40/hour

Benefits: LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit

Location: Chicago, IL

Work Model: Hybrid

Employment Type: Project



What's the job?

• Manage end-of-life activities for products being discontinued, including timelines, inventory run-outs, and transition plans
  
  
• Track finished goods, raw materials, and packaging inventory throughout the product discontinuation process
  
  
• Monitor project plans and provide regular status updates to management
  
  
• Identify risks, missed milestones, and root causes while developing recommendations to minimize business impact
  
  
• Analyze supply chain data and reports to identify inventory risks, exceptions, and opportunities for waste reduction
  
  
• Build and maintain reporting using multiple data sources
  
  
• Support SKU transitions and maintain accurate product life cycle information
  
  
• Work cross-functionally with supply planning, inventory management, purchasing, and other supply chain teams
  
  
• Identify and resolve issues related to product transitions and inventory management
  
  
• Develop and document processes, policies, and procedures for managing SKU life cycles
  
  
• Present findings, project updates, and recommendations to various audiences
  
  
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while adapting to changing business needs
  
  
• Utilize ERP and business intelligence systems to gather and analyze supply chain information
  
  
• Support initiatives focused on reducing obsolescence, excess inventory, and potential write-offs

What's needed?

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Business, Logistics, or a related quantitative field
  
  
• 2+ years of relevant supply chain experience
  
  
• Background in supply planning, inventory management, purchasing, or a related supply chain function
  
  
• Strong Excel skills, including Power Query, Pivot Tables, XLOOKUPs, data merging, and exception reporting
  
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to mine and interpret large data sets
  
  
• Experience building reports from multiple data sources
  
  
• Understanding of supply chain business processes and inventory flows
  
  
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  
  
• Ability to present data, concepts, and recommendations to multiple audiences
  
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus quickly in a fast-paced environment
  
  
• Comfortable working independently with a high level of ambiguity
  
  
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  
  
• SAP experience preferred
  
  
• Experience with Business Warehouse or Business Intelligence systems preferred

Step into an Inventory Planner role where you'll combine supply chain knowledge and advanced data analytics to manage product life cycles, improve inventory decisions, and help minimize excess inventory and obsolescence.


Thank you,
Giovanna Breslin


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LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.


LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here


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