Materials Planner

Mueller Water Products; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan with 5% Company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Mueller Water Products, Inc. seeks a Materials Planner at our Chattanooga, TN plant to ensure on-time production through effective material flow and inventory control.

You will manage the end-to-end material plan and coordinate with Manufacturing, Procurement, and Engineering, driving improvements in MRP data integrity and delivery performance. A Bachelor’s degree and 3–7 years of materials experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or related field.
• 3–7 years materials experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean, Visual Management, and Value Stream Mapping greatly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the continuous flow of internally produced componentry from raw material to finished goods based on customer demand.
• Understand complex manufacturing processes and anticipate/mitigate roadblocks.
• Drive production schedule compliance and performance reporting.
• Work with Engineering to understand manufacturing cell capabilities and set production targets.

Skills

Material planning

Lean manufacturing

MRP systems

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Visual Management

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are: Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc. For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America. Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future we are making a positive impact that will last for generations. By joining Mueller you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed our communities thrive.

Materials Planner

The Mueller Company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA and manufactures valves for water and gas systems, including iron gate, butterfly, tapping, check, plug, and ball valves, as well as dry-barrel and wet-barrel fire hydrants; pipe repair products, such as clamps and couplings used to repair leaks, as well as municipal castings, including manhole covers and street drain grates; and residential and commercial water meter products and systems. It also offers metering, leak detection, pipe condition assessment, and other products and services for the water infrastructure industry, as well as provides installation, replacement, and maintenance services on new and existing valves, fire hydrants, and service lines. We have an exciting opportunity with an opening in our Chattanooga, TN Plant.

Responsibilities

• Manage the continuous flow of internally produced componentry from raw material to finished goods based on customer demand.
• Understand complex manufacturing processes and anticipate/ mitigate roadblocks.
• Ability to drive production schedule compliance and performance reporting.
• Work with Engineering to understand manufacturing cell capabilities and set production targets and expectations.
• Proactively evaluate current processes and systems to identify continuous improvement opportunities within the extended value stream and develop and implement best practices in supply chain disciplines.
• Responds to inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations in a timely manner to keep stock rotating with no outages.
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and hands on experience and knowledge of MRP systems, planning and execution, supply chain management practices, bills of material, and knowledge of material control scheduling.
• Support the value stream in the area of production control.
• Foster close working relationships with associated departments such as Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, etc.
• Continually improve planning capabilities in the MRP system and processes with Manufacturing.
• Drive data integrity in MRP.
• Assist with developing policies and procedures for the operation of Production Control and Supply Chain departments.
• Walk the manufacturing floor to observe and understand product, flow, inventory, and equipment status and issues.
• Assist with managing raw materials and inventory control.
• Drive improvements to On Time Delivery by producing material on‑time and proactively identifying any material availability issues.
• Manage the assigned value streams including the management of inventory turns improvement, backorder reduction and coordinating activities with other buyer/planners and departments.

Critical Competencies

• Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom‑line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first‑hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective business relationships. Relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Technical Competencies: scheduling techniques, inventory management, risk management, advanced planning systems, problem solving and decision making, teamwork and collaboration, accountability and responsibility, conflict management.
• Innovation: Continuously looks for better ways to satisfy our consumers, both internal and external, with incremental improvements in quality, durability, service, and cost.
• Teamwork: Is able to lead and/or participate in cross functional teams to achieve a common goal.
• Deep understanding of Safety Stock calculation and management.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
• Three (3) to seven (7) years materials experience in purchasing, planning, in a heavy manufacturing.
• Proven track record of material flow optimization through tools such as Lean, Visual Management, and Supplier Value Stream Mapping.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word.)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Experience with ERP/MRP/Visual Management software for supply chain/inventory management.
• Experience in lean manufacturing and other world class manufacturing/purchasing practices required.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in teams.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sexual orientation, race, color, age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship status and creed.

Other Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k plan with 5% Company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits
• Vacation
• 100% paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student debt retirement matching
• Well‑being program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company‑provided life insurance
• Supplemental insurance at group rates
• and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department.

Notice of E-Verify Participation

Notice of E-Verify Participation: This employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The system compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This notice applies to all applicants and employees, including those hired to work remotely. Upon enrollment, employers participating in E-Verify are required to clearly display the Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters in English and Spanish, both which may be accessed at the links provided below. IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish)

Accommodation

If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.

Mueller Water Products is Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure

Mueller Water Products, Inc. (www.muellerwaterproducts.com) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water in North America. Our broad product and service portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, pipe connection and repair products, metering products, leak detection, and pipe condition assessment. We help municipalities increase operational efficiencies, improve customer service and prioritize capital spending, demonstrating why Mueller Water Products is Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure.