Production Planner at Mueller Water Products in Decatur, Illinois

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 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
  
  


• 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. Apply Now