Materials Developer Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Bosch Rexroth is one of the world's leading providers of Drive and Control Technologies. Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers' challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries.

Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. Our cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. For almost 35 years, Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. has been producing the most innovative elector-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets.

We are seeking a Materials Planner to manage end-to-end material planning and drive service, inventory, and operational performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role sits at the center of operations-partnering with production, procurement, and suppliers to ensure the right materials are available at the right time to meet customer demand.

You will play a key role in optimizing planning parameters, improving supply chain performance, and supporting new product introductions while driving continuous improvement across the planning process.

What You'll Do

• Own material planning and replenishment to ensure on-time delivery while balancing inventory levels and production capacity
• Maintain and optimize SAP planning parameters (e.g., safety stock, lead times, supplier data) to improve system accuracy and performance
• Analyze demand, supply constraints, and production schedules to proactively identify risks and prevent shortages or excess
• Manage purchase orders, monitor system recommendations, and follow through on changes to maintain supply continuity
• Partner cross-functionally with production, procurement, sales, and suppliers to resolve supply chain issues and drive alignment
• Lead supplier escalations and collaborate on solutions to improve delivery performance and responsiveness
• Track and improve key KPIs such as service levels, inventory, and cost performance
• Support new product launches, phase-ins/outs, and engineering changes while minimizing obsolescence risk
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes and data accuracy

Why This Role

• High-visibility role partnering with multiple functions across the business
• Opportunity to drive real impact on delivery performance and inventory optimization
• Exposure to new product launches and supply chain strategy
• Continuous improvement focus with the ability to influence processes

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3-5 years of supply chain planning experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred)
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable decisions
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting
• Strong cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

The pay range for this position is $77,000-$88,000 per year, based on experience.

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans

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