Planning Assistant

Littelfuse; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Littelfuse is seeking a Planning Assistant to join our hybrid, full-time team in Chicago. You will coordinate input for production and work schedules, maintain tracking logs, and escalate issues to keep plans on track.

The role requires a two-year technical degree or associate degree and 2–5 years of experience, with strong MS Office and sharp attention to detail. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and a collaborative environment that values growth and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 2-year technical/trade degree preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office required.
• Strong communication and detail-oriented skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates input for creating production and work schedules to meet targets.
• Updates files, tracking logs, and schedules as directed by planners.
• Escalates issues to ensure manufacturing plans run on schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office basics

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Education

Associate degree or 2-year technical/trade degree

Job description

## Planning AssistantApply: Hybrid: Lipa EBU: Full time: Posted Today: JR-112893Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide. With approximately 16,000 employees we design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation. Our global reach is matched by a culture that empowers innovation and long-term growth. Guided by our principles We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, and We Own the Outcome, we work collaboratively, think boldly, and deliver solutions that move industries forward.# **Planning Assistant**Coordinates information related to production workflow. Provides support specifically related to production planning department activities. Reviews and distributes production schedule. Escalates issues as necessary to ensure that production plans can operate on schedule. About the job: * Coordinates input for creating production and works schedules to ensure that production targets are met. (50%)* Updates files, tacking logs, and schedules as directed by planners. (30%)* Escalates issues as necessary to ensure that manufacturing plans are properly executed. (20%)* Other duties as assigned. About you: * Associate degree, two year technical/trade degree, or equivalent preferred* Two to five years of experience* Basic knowledge of MS Office* Strong communication skills* Detail oriented At Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development. Guided by our cultural principles, our teams work together to deliver value for customers and make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance-based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities.At Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development. Guided by our culture principles, our teams work together to deliver value for customers and make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance-based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities.