Materials Planner III

Littelfuse; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Materials Planner III to optimize production schedules and enhance manufacturing efficiency. In this dynamic role, you will analyze production specifications, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and utilize your strong analytical skills to identify areas for improvement. The company fosters a culture of growth and respect, empowering associates to make impactful contributions. Join a team dedicated to innovation and sustainability, where your efforts will help shape the future of electronic components and enhance the safety and reliability of products worldwide.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in production planning with strong analytical skills.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced knowledge of MS Office is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop production schedules based on manufacturing and customer demands.
• Analyze production specifications and plant capacity to meet goals.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Production Planning

Mathematical Calculations

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.

The Materials Planner III will create complex production schedules that support the manufacturing process. Analyze current production schedules to identify gaps or areas of opportunity. The Materials Planner III will create, track, and report on the current production schedules.

About the Job:

1. Manufacture Scheduling: Develops production schedules for manufacturing. Creates schedule according to established manufacturing and customer demands. (50%)
2. Analytical Skills: Analyzes production specifications, and plant capacity; performs mathematical calculations, determines processes, tools, materials and labor requirements. Recommends changes to ensure production goals are met or can be improved. (35%)
3. Business acumen: Reviews and monitors production changes to ensure that manufacturing goals are met. (10%)
4. Collaboration: Participates on cross-functional teams to understand production needs. (5%)

Other duties as assigned.

About You:

Education: Bachelor or university degree

Experience: Two to five years of experience

Knowledge of production planning

Experience with global manufacturing companies preferred

Advanced knowledge in MS Office

Strong analytical skills

High attention to detail

Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise. Our Core Values — Customer Focus, Teamwork, Results-Driven, Integrity, and Innovation — support us on our mission to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance of our customers' products and systems. We are an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference — everywhere, every day.

About Us

Our humble roots date back to 1927, where, in the back of a garage on Chicago’s northside, our founder, Edward Sundt, developed a small, fast-acting, protective fuse for use in sensitive test meters. Sundt wanted to call his new company producing these small fuses, “Little Fuse,” but wasn’t allowed to trademark two such common words. So, instead he went with the one-word, misspelled “Littelfuse.”

For more than 95 years, Littelfuse has pioneered innovative products that help empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. With the ever-evolving electrification and electronification of customer applications, our product technologies are closely linked to sustainable applications such as electric vehicles and EV charging infrastructure, renewable energy and energy storage, factory automation, power management and more.

Throughout our history, our people have been the foundation of our success — and that remains true today. Now more than ever, our bright and talented people are a strategic advantage for the company. From the production line to the engineering lab, the office or distribution center, Littelfuse people are an important part of a diverse, talented team of the best and brightest in the industry. While Littelfuse has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, we still maintain a small-company, entrepreneurial approach where your efforts will drive our culture, our business, and the overall success of the organization. No matter where you work or what you do, your contributions will make a difference at Littelfuse — everywhere, every day.

Littelfuse is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, and/or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.