Material and Production Planner / Master Data Controller
for WITTENSTEIN Inc. at US - Bartlett, IL (USA)
Responsibilities
Responsible for the planning and execution of the company forecast, production schedule, and materials plan and materials control schedule activities to support the company's Revenue and On Time Delivery metrics for Customer Excellence. This role will work collaboratively On-Site with customer service, operations, procurement, and engineering to confirm/create schedules and additionally with the customers to adjust/expedite, as needed. Position will also be responsible for the Master Data Controlling.
Production Planning
Production Planning
- Analyze customer orders/forecast for capacity and materials available and provide commitment while working simultaneously with the Operations team for capacity validation.
- Plans and directs the preparation of a schedule of orders to conform to delivery dates, manufacturing capacities, available labor, etc.
- Releases and directs the preparation of a schedule of orders to conform to delivery dates, manufacturing capacities, available labor, etc.
- Releases and monitors work orders, to keep informed of manufacturing status and, when needed, initiate the necessary steps to maintain conformity with schedules.
- Prepare summary reports of safety stock and delivery performance on a regular basis and communicate results to the Operations team.
- Day-to-day interface with operations to ensure readiness and release of the product.
- Analyzes OTD variances, identifies root causes, and provides effective corrective action.
- Interfaces and coordinates between manufacturing, procurement, engineering, finance, and suppliers regarding component and schedule requirements and changes.
- Leads/participates in cost reduction, process improvement, and quality improvement teams.
- Purchase order creation/management for intercompany components and outside processing vendors.
- Accountable for on-time delivery and target revenue adherence for accounts/customers assigned.
Master Data Controlling
- Control and coordination of cross-plant master data maintenance/quality along the product life cycle and supply chain.
- Present deficiencies in master data across departments and plants.
- Request for elimination of grievances. Escalation in case of non-performance tasks.
- Coordination of master data adjustments across departments & plants.
- Coordination of master data deconstruction within the product phase-out process.
- Permanent optimization and monitoring of data quality for all departments involved in master data processing within the area of responsibility (e.g. supply chain).
- Preparation and presentation of the data collected within the SBD.
- Monitor and optimize stock and stock dimensioning.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Material's Management, or related field.
- 5+ years' experience using MRP/ERP computer systems in a manufacturing environment (SAP preferred).
- 5+ years of production planning and/or master data management experience.
- APICS certification (or equivalent) preferred.
- Solid quantitative skill set and the ability to analyze, think, and communicate with well-supported data.
- Good problem-solving skills; the ability to ask the right questions, help frame logical conclusions, and arrive at effective solutions.
- Data and metric oriented for decision-making.
- Proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel competency.
Benefits:
- Great Place To Work Certified
- Competitive Base Salary
- Excellent Health Benefits
- Monthly medical premiums at 50% to 75% below market.
- Annual deductible & copays below market.
- Higher percentage of medical coverage than market.
- No monthly premiums for dental & vision.
- Matching 401(k) Contribution
- Wellness Reimbursement (50% up to $500/year)
- Short-Term Disability Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
- Tuition Reimbursement
About WITTENSTEIN
Committed to being a world-class partner of intelligent mechatronic drive technology, servo systems, and mechanical components. WITTENSTEIN uses the power of science, innovation, and forward-thinking engineering to provide you cutting-edge technology for motion. Since pioneering the alpha servo planetary gear reducer in 1983, support and motion requirements from the market have continued to change and WITTENSTEIN is well positioned to deliver reliable products and services to its customers and partners.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or other status protected by applicable law. WITTENSTEIN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.
WITTENSTEIN North America is not accepting any unsolicited 3rd party Recruiting Agencies or Temporary Worker Agencies for any of our open positions. No solicitations via phone, email, or in person are accepted at this time.
#wittenstein
Committed to being a world-class partner of intelligent mechatronic drive technology, servo systems, and mechanical components. WITTENSTEIN uses the power of science, innovation, and forward-thinking engineering to provide you cutting-edge technology for motion. Since pioneering the alpha servo planetary gear reducer in 1983, support and motion requirements from the market have continued to change and WITTENSTEIN is well positioned to deliver reliable products and services to its customers and partners.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or other status protected by applicable law. WITTENSTEIN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.
WITTENSTEIN North America is not accepting any unsolicited 3rd party Recruiting Agencies or Temporary Worker Agencies for any of our open positions. No solicitations via phone, email, or in person are accepted at this time.
#wittenstein
Your contact person
Taylor Vrchota