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Supply Chain Scheduler

Vaco
$70,000.00 - $75,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jan 30, 2026
Vaco is hiring a Supply Chain Scheduler Location: Chicago, IL Compensation: $70-$75/annually Job Summary : This Position creates the manufacturing schedule and monitors it throughout the month to ensure on-time delivery of products to customers, carry minimum adequate inventory, to meet customer order fulfillment targets, and develops safety stock levels. The SCP will also support. Customer service inquires into product numbers, inventory availability, and expected production availability. Minimize warehousing/freight expense as opportunities present. Functions as Backup for some of the duties of the supply chain and traffic assistant position when needed. Principal duties Generate a rolling 1-2 week master production plan for designated products. Utilize the production capacity, taking into consideration the sales forecast, historical sales, and new business opportunities Manages the operational forecast, getting input from sales on a 3-month rolling forecast for major accounts. Analyze and identify risks associated with the option built into the master production plan, including manufacturing lead times. Schedules sent to the plant/production managers are updated. Make delivery commitment on MTO products, which involves checking raw materials, components, and production capacity. Develop inventory targets and manage production to achieve targeted inventory levels on both a cost and units basis. Maintain finished goods inventory at adequate levels to ensure high service levels, I.E , product availability. Review finished goods in inventory levels with sales/marketing on an as-needed basis. Supports discontinuation of non-profitable skus. Monitor Actual output versus the master production plan. Identify gaps and maintain lot size/production yields information, call out performance issues to the request production schedule. Supports the S&OP department initiatives. Updates master production plan if necessary Participates in Traceability Mock trace training Passover planning: responsible for filing out the yearly application for the Orthodox Union. Scheduling the rabbi and obtaining the requirements from sales to create the master schedule. Yearly Physical: works with accounting to get this schedule, doing the count, and working with the auditors. Cycle counts Monthly activities: Making sure WIP is consumed before the month's end, closing open material orders. Position Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field. 2-3 years supply chain planning experience Strong analytical planning and organizing skills Proficient in Microsoft Office, Strong MS Excel skills needed MRP system experience needed Self Starter With ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities Flexible work schedule APIC CPIM>CSCP certification or certification in progress Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.