Production Supply Planner

ECHO Incorporated is an industry leader in developing and manufacturing high-performance, professional-grade, handheld outdoor power equipment. With distributors and thousands of dealers across North and South America, ECHO is constantly anticipating the future of the outdoor power equipment industry and the need for environmental sustainability. Working for ECHO means joining a team of people who are committed to collaboration, innovation, creativity, and high-quality products that make us a globally competitive brand.ECHO is expanding our Supply Chain team and is excited to introduce a new Supply Planner role. This position will join a highly collaborative team responsible for analyzing data and delivering insights that support key production decisions.The ideal candidate is professional, highly analytical, and an effective communicator, with strong experience in supply planning and forecasting.The salary range for this position is $65,000 -$80,000 based on years of experience and qualifications.This is a hybrid position that will offer the flexibility of working from home and on-site at our Lake Zurich facility.ECHO's benefits include:11 paid holidaysExtremely affordable medical, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off Yearly bonus potential5% 401K matchTuition reimbursementDuties/Responsibilities: Analyze data for production capacity, resource availability, and material requirements. Create and maintain production schedules. Review inventory levels, using sales history, projects production based on latest trends and recommend supply quantities to optimize level of accessories and spare parts. Perform analysis of supply for new production items. Validates latest planned production data and suggests changes, and/or request approvals for changes. Evaluates inventory levels and makes decisions on excess inventory to reduce inventory and/or suggest breakdowns on subassemblies to use as components Typically assigned to cross-functional projects and must be able to anticipate questions and identify potential challenges. Job Experience/Skills: 2+ years of supply planning, inventory management, or demand planning.Experience working with databases, data warehouse applications, and/or ERP systems. Data mining skills include the ability to retrieve, manipulate, analyze, and interpret information from various data sources. Analytical and detail-oriented with good problem-solving skills. Experience with supply chain processes and the associated data needed to support these businesses. Good understanding of inventory accounting. Strategic, critical thinker, strong organizational skills, team player, solution driven. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Advanced user of Excel, including Pivot Tables. V-look up functions.Working knowledge of AS400 a plus. Education: Associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations management, business management, or relevant certification from an accredited institution.Equal Opportunity Employment:We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants.E-Verification:In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-04-02