Production Planner – R5247-2615

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12265404 Are you an individual
looking to flourish as a supply chain professional? Would you like to be
part of a company involved in the transmission of clean drinking water
for more than 165 years? Mueller, the nations leading manufacturer of
flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries, has
an immediate opening for a Material Planner in our Decatur, IL
facility. Mueller Co.s manufacturing commitment ensures one of the
worlds most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions
of people on a daily basis. Come be a part of something that sustains
and enriches the lives of every human being.

As a Material Planner you would be responsible for the daily
management of the backlog to ensure schedule attainment to meet customer
due dates and proactively provide timely feedback to customer service,
all while earning a competitive base salary and full benefit offerings
for a well-rounded total package for the right individual. This position
reports to the site Materials Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

– Proactive, timely feedback to Customer Service
– Daily management of backlog
– Planning parameter maintenance in ERP system
– Monitor schedule attainment and adherence metrics, and check &
adjust process on customer due dates
– Monitor material transactions and maintain the accuracy of
production and inventory records in JDE
– Practice goal-directed thinking and action in situations for which
no routine solutions exist
– Demonstrate close understanding and practical knowledge of the
companys manufacturing processes and equipment capabilities
– Develop materials storage and delivery processes supportive of
manufacturing operations

Required Experience and/or Education:

– Strong written and verbal communication skills
– Work effectively in a team. Knowing role on team, based on
project/task
– Demonstrated ability to successfully achieve goals through influence
– Demonstrated analytical mindset
– Have ability to follow and challenge Standard Work processes on a
daily basis
– Ability to adapt to system/technology changes as well as use of
current systems
– Familiar with the basic tool set used for PFEP
– Strong organizational skills
– Ability identify road blocks in material/information flow and manage
exceptions
– Demonstrated Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
– Ability to blend multiple sources of data to formulate opinions and
recommendations
– 2 years S/C experience

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– Must have ability to relocate for future assignments
– S/C experience in union and/or manufacturing environment

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– Experience with global vendors
– Exposure to Lean and/or manufacturing environment
– Experience with Enterprise-sourcing purchasing systems (ERP)
– 2 years Experience in making materials flow
– Exposure to logistics, warehousing systems
– Masters Degree in business, supply chain, logistics, or
engineering
– Professional certification – APICS or CSCMP (Ex – CPIM, Logistics
cert)
– PMP

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– Bachelors Degree, business, supply chain, logistics, or
engineering

Perks of Joining Our Team:

– Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
– 401(k) Retirement Plan
– Paid Holidays
– Tuition Reimbursement Program
– Referral Bonuses
– Other Benefits Also Available

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category
protected by law.