Job Description
Supply Chain Analyst - Manufacturing
Country/Region:  United States
Job Location:  Waukegan
Required Travel (%):  5%
Work Model:  hybrid
Supply Chain Analyst - Manufacturing

Your Mission

The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for monitoring and expediting the flow of materials, components, and information throughout the supply chain to ensure customer orders and production schedules are met. This position works closely with Purchasing, Planning, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Engineering, to proactively identify and resolve material shortages, delivery delays, and production constraints.

 

The role acts as a key liaison between internal departments ensuring materials are available when needed while minimizing disruptions to manufacturing operations.

How you will make a difference

Material Expediting

  • Monitor open purchase orders and supplier commitments to ensure on-time material delivery.
  • Proactively follow up with team members regarding overdue deliveries, shortages, and potential delays.
  • Expedite critical materials and components required to support production schedules and customer orders.
  • Coordinate recovery plans with suppliers when delivery commitments are at risk.

 

Production Support

  • Track material availability for planned production orders.
  • Communicate material shortages and potential production impacts to Planning and Operations teams.
  • Work with Production, Purchasing, and Inventory Control to prioritize critical orders.
  • Assist in resolving shortages through alternate sourcing, inventory transfers, or supplier escalation.
  • Confirm ship dates, tracking information, and order status on critical materials.

 

Inventory and Planning Support

  • Assist planners in managing material constraints and balancing supply with demand.

 

Reporting and Communication

  • Maintain accurate records of supplier communications and expediting activities.
  • Provide regular status updates on critical shortages, recovery plans, and supplier performance.
  • Generate reports on open orders, late deliveries, and material shortages.
  • Participate in daily production and supply chain review meetings

 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Material Shortage Incidents
  • Customer Order Fill Rate
  • Purchase Order Past-Due Reduction
  • Inventory Availability
  • Supplier Response Time
  • Recovery Plan Success Rate

What you should be good at

  • Comprehensive understanding of supply chain, purchasing, inventory control, and manufacturing processes.
  • Associate degree in business administration, supply chain management, operations management or a related field required (equivalent experience may be considered).  Bachelor degree preferred.
  • Minimum two years’ experience in purchasing, planning, supply chain, customer service, manufacturing, or inventory management required.
  • Minimum two years’ experience with ERP systems such as IFS, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent.
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
  • APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD) or willingness to pursue certification.
  • Ability to work effectively across Operations, Purchasing, Planning, and Customer Service functions.

What you can look forward to

  • Supportive Environment: A stable, team-based culture that values collaboration and innovation.
  • Inclusive Workplace: Join a company committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a culture of belonging.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: 401(k) plan with matching contributions, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), FSA and HSA options.  Disability coverage and life insurance provided bky company.  Generous PTO and paid holidays for a healthy work-life balance.
  • Compensation: This is a salaried exempt position with a pay range from $63,648 - $95,472 per year. Pay will be based on qualifications and experience.
  • Location: This role is based at the Deublin Company facility in Waukegan, IL. The role will be Onsite five days per week, with the opportunity to transition to Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote) based on performance following a 90-day introductory period.

Who we are

Hoerbiger Rotary Solutions/Deublin Company is the leading manufacturer of Rotating Unions and Electrical Slip Rings- devices that allow the transfer of pressurized fluid or electricity from a stationary source into rotating machinery. Deublin spans the world with 13 offices including 5 manufacturing plants and wholly owned subsidiaries in Austria, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Poland, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom and United States. In Waukegan, the award-winning, ISO 9001-certified manufacturing plant, comprises approximately 200,000 sq. ft. accommodating administration, sales, marketing, engineering, manufacturing, research, and development as well as a complete training facility.

 

Join our global HOERBIGER team of over 6,000 colleagues and make a difference every day. Contribute to innovative solutions that save lives, reduce emissions, and drive progress in key industries like energy, automotive, and safety technology. Guided by our core values—Pioneering Spirit, Courage, Fairness, and Closeness—we are ENABLING CHANGE. FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. With opportunities to grow, learn, and collaborate across 43 countries and more than 133 locations, you’ll be part of a culture that values your ideas and your impact. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and become part of our journey. #youmakeadifference

 

HOERBIGER is an Equal Opportunity Employer ● Drug Free Workplace ● E-verify

 

Your Mission

The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for monitoring and expediting the flow of materials, components, and information throughout the supply chain to ensure customer orders and production schedules are met. This position works closely with Purchasing, Planning, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Engineering, to proactively identify and resolve material shortages, delivery delays, and production constraints.

 

The role acts as a key liaison between internal departments ensuring materials are available when needed while minimizing disruptions to manufacturing operations.

How you will make a difference

Material Expediting

  • Monitor open purchase orders and supplier commitments to ensure on-time material delivery.
  • Proactively follow up with team members regarding overdue deliveries, shortages, and potential delays.
  • Expedite critical materials and components required to support production schedules and customer orders.
  • Coordinate recovery plans with suppliers when delivery commitments are at risk.

 

Production Support

  • Track material availability for planned production orders.
  • Communicate material shortages and potential production impacts to Planning and Operations teams.
  • Work with Production, Purchasing, and Inventory Control to prioritize critical orders.
  • Assist in resolving shortages through alternate sourcing, inventory transfers, or supplier escalation.
  • Confirm ship dates, tracking information, and order status on critical materials.

 

Inventory and Planning Support

  • Assist planners in managing material constraints and balancing supply with demand.

 

Reporting and Communication

  • Maintain accurate records of supplier communications and expediting activities.
  • Provide regular status updates on critical shortages, recovery plans, and supplier performance.
  • Generate reports on open orders, late deliveries, and material shortages.
  • Participate in daily production and supply chain review meetings

 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Material Shortage Incidents
  • Customer Order Fill Rate
  • Purchase Order Past-Due Reduction
  • Inventory Availability
  • Supplier Response Time
  • Recovery Plan Success Rate

What you should be good at

  • Comprehensive understanding of supply chain, purchasing, inventory control, and manufacturing processes.
  • Associate degree in business administration, supply chain management, operations management or a related field required (equivalent experience may be considered).  Bachelor degree preferred.
  • Minimum two years’ experience in purchasing, planning, supply chain, customer service, manufacturing, or inventory management required.
  • Minimum two years’ experience with ERP systems such as IFS, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent.
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
  • APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD) or willingness to pursue certification.
  • Ability to work effectively across Operations, Purchasing, Planning, and Customer Service functions.

What you can look forward to

  • Supportive Environment: A stable, team-based culture that values collaboration and innovation.
  • Inclusive Workplace: Join a company committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a culture of belonging.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: 401(k) plan with matching contributions, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), FSA and HSA options.  Disability coverage and life insurance provided bky company.  Generous PTO and paid holidays for a healthy work-life balance.
  • Compensation: This is a salaried exempt position with a pay range from $63,648 - $95,472 per year. Pay will be based on qualifications and experience.
  • Location: This role is based at the Deublin Company facility in Waukegan, IL. The role will be Onsite five days per week, with the opportunity to transition to Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote) based on performance following a 90-day introductory period.

Who we are

Hoerbiger Rotary Solutions/Deublin Company is the leading manufacturer of Rotating Unions and Electrical Slip Rings- devices that allow the transfer of pressurized fluid or electricity from a stationary source into rotating machinery. Deublin spans the world with 13 offices including 5 manufacturing plants and wholly owned subsidiaries in Austria, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Poland, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom and United States. In Waukegan, the award-winning, ISO 9001-certified manufacturing plant, comprises approximately 200,000 sq. ft. accommodating administration, sales, marketing, engineering, manufacturing, research, and development as well as a complete training facility.

 

Join our global HOERBIGER team of over 6,000 colleagues and make a difference every day. Contribute to innovative solutions that save lives, reduce emissions, and drive progress in key industries like energy, automotive, and safety technology. Guided by our core values—Pioneering Spirit, Courage, Fairness, and Closeness—we are ENABLING CHANGE. FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. With opportunities to grow, learn, and collaborate across 43 countries and more than 133 locations, you’ll be part of a culture that values your ideas and your impact. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and become part of our journey. #youmakeadifference

 

HOERBIGER is an Equal Opportunity Employer ● Drug Free Workplace ● E-verify

 

Information at a Glance
Country/Region:  United States
Job Location:  Waukegan
Required Travel (%):  5%
Work Model:  hybrid