Master Material Planner - ITW

ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with revenues totaling $12.6 billion in 2020. The company's seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW's approximately 43,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the company's decentralized and entrepreneurial culture. www.itw.com.

At ITW Drawform, you’ll support an operation that serves major tier suppliers within the automotive and industrial markets. We offer the opportunity to learn all facets of the business in a fun and purpose-driven environment. In addition to an awesome career path, we offer great compensation and competitive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, pay increases, company picnics, holiday parties and much more in a team environment.

PURPOSE:

Manage and maintain production schedule to meet customer demand.  Review inventory within the plant to support on-time delivery to customers.  Plan and balance production and inventory level for accurate production schedule to meet customer demand. Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Purchasing and Sales, to manage the flow of jobs throughout the manufacturing process. 

NATURE AND SCOPE:

• Collaborate with sales, customer service, purchasing and manufacturing teams to manage demand, allocate capacity and balance inventory levels for on-time shipment.
• Work with Operations to prioritize workflow and maintain inventory within target levels (Market Rate Demand (MRD)). Ensure high level of data integrity to facilitate planning efforts.
• Analyze forecasts, capacity and production capabilities; and develop feasible production schedules that include lead times needed for raw material and outside processing.
• Identify bottlenecks in the manufacturing process; work to optimize production in accordance with customer demand. Confers with Operations to identify constraint. Escalate when target and objectives are not attainable.
• Utilize cross-functional team to identify root cause and implement corrective action on changes to capacity. Communicate changes in priority to Operations Managers, Production Supervisors and Customer Service.
• Maintain and report MRD data. Advise and consult with management regarding status of WIP and potential production problems.
• Create recovery plans and capacity constraints to communicate with customers.
• Participate in continuous improvement and cost saving projects.
• Work closely with the plant controller to develop S&OP outlooks.

• Prepare and present regular report on production OEE tracking and collaborate with operations, quality, engineering team to identify root cause and corrective actions.
• Optimize resource allocation to ensure maximum efficiency and minimize downtime.

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Engineering and 3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Planning and/or Scheduling.
• Thorough understanding of ERP systems, KanBan, inventory control and forecasting models.
• APICS experience preferred
• Proven verbal and written communication skills; strong analytical and organizational skills.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.  Must be authorized to work in the United Sates.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.