**Title:** Associate Planner **Location:** Lake Forest, IL (100% Onsite) **Duration:** 12 Months (Possibility of Extension) **Pay Range :** $22 hr to $26/hr (On W2) We are looking for a “ **Associate Planner** “ to join one of our Fortune 500 clients. **Job Summary:** The Associate Planner performs production planning, scheduling and inventory management with limited supervision to maintain adherence to production schedules. **Top Skills:** + Problem solving / critical thinking + Strong organizational skills + Ability to work independently and in group **Job Responsibilities:** + Analyze planning requirements and initiate appropriate action to support the production schedule and / or material demand. + Plan, order and manage inventory and materials. + Serve as liaison with other departments to minimize impact on schedule(s). + Serve as point of contact for production and material related concerns and communications. + **This position is accountable for the following:** Support of the department through administrative and tactical execution of specific tasks as communicated by the department manager + Contribute to short-term, mid-range and long-term organizational goals + Facilitation / execution of production planning and scheduling processes as well as material management. **Education:** + Bachelors Degree required. + Entry level- will consider candidates just out of college without experience. **Preferred Experience:** + Relevant work experience or exposure within a regulated environment to sufficiently demonstrate the core job responsibilities of the position. + Ability to clearly, concisely and accurately convey communications + Ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior + Ability and aptitude to use various types of databases and other computer software + Ability to prioritize; - strong organizational and project management skills **We are looking for the candidate who are eligible to work with any employers without sponsorship** . If you’re interested, please click **“Apply”** button ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.