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Supply Planning Technical Writer

$50 - $60 hourly
Job Category: Supply Chain
Position Type: Contract / Temporary
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 160250
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze existing supply planning process maps (Levels 1–4), including swim lanes, decision points, inputs, outputs, controls, and process ownership

  • Translate detailed workflows into clear, precise, and standardized SOPs (approximately 10–15 total)

  • Ensure SOPs accurately reflect cross-functional interactions and dependencies across the supply chain

  • Partner with process owners and functional stakeholders to validate accuracy, clarity, and completeness of documentation

  • Drive consistency in structure, terminology, and formatting across all SOPs

  • Apply strong critical thinking to interpret complex processes and ensure documentation supports consistent execution

  • Organize and extract process details from existing source materials, including Excel-based documentation

  • Identify gaps, ambiguities, or inconsistencies in existing process maps and raise clarifying questions as needed

  • Maintain version control and documentation standards in alignment with business requirements


Required Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Technical Writer, Process Documentation Specialist, or similar role

  • Strong understanding of supply chain or supply planning concepts and workflows

  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex processes into clear, user-friendly documentation

  • Experience working with detailed process maps, flowcharts, and swim-lane diagrams

  • Exceptional written communication skills with strong attention to detail

  • Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office tools

    Compensation- Up to $90/hr, Eligible for LaSalle Network Benefits

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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here

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