Production Planner

Limitless Decatur; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing clean drinking water for over 165 years. As a Material Planner, you will play a crucial role in managing the supply chain processes that ensure timely delivery and optimal inventory management. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) plan with a company match. If you are passionate about supply chain management and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and grow in your career.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance available at day 31

401(k) Retirement Plan with 5% company match

Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement Program

5% annual bonus potential

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supply chain experience required.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily backlog and ensure schedule attainment.
• Provide proactive feedback to customer service.
• Monitor material transactions and maintain accuracy.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Analytical mindset

Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills

Organizational skills

Ability to identify road blocks

Teamwork

Influencing skills

Education

Master’s Degree in business, supply chain, logistics, or engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain, logistics, or engineering

Professional certification – APICS or CSCMP

Tools

ERP system

JDE

PFEP tool set

Job description

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 nation's 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 world’s 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 company’s 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 to 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

Must have ability to relocate for future assignments

S/C experience in union and/or manufacturing environment

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

Master’s Degree in business, supply chain, logistics, or engineering

Professional certification – APICS or CSCMP (Ex – CPIM, Logistics cert)

PMP

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

Perks of Joining Our Team:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance available at day 31
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 5% company match
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• And so much more
• Salary range $55,929 to $78,417 paid bi-monthly
• 5% annual bonus potential

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.