Operations Scheduler

Position Summary

About the Company:

ITT, headquartered in Stamford, CT, operates competitively in more than 35 countries with sales in approximately 125 countries and partners with customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. The company generated 2021 revenues of $2.8 billion.

 

ITT was named to the Forbes 2019 list of America's Best Midsize Employers. This achievement recognizes ITT's focus and commitment to fostering a healthy, high-performing culture and creating a work-place defined by innovation and continuous improvement. ITT’s CEO and CFO were both recognized as 2020 All-America Executive Team by Institutional Investor magazine. Also bestowed to ITT was the 2018 Manufacturing Leadership Award that distinguishes ITT for its visionary leadership, commitment to employees and workplace culture, and the ability to innovatively solve problems for customers.

 

ITT operates through three Value Centers (operating segments):

Motion Technologies (Revenue of $1.4B; headcount of 4,700; operates in 13 countries) manufactures brake components and specialized sealing solutions, shock absorbers and damping technologies primarily for the global automotive, truck and trailer, public bus and rail transportation markets;

Industrial Process (Revenue of $1.0B; headcount of 2,800; operates in 30 countries) manufactures engineered fluid process equipment serving a diversified mix of customers in global industries such as chemical, energy, mining, and other industrial process markets and is a provider of plant optimization and efficiency solutions and aftermarket services and parts;

Connect and Control Technologies (Revenue of $0.6B; headcount of 2,700; operates in 10 countries) manufactures harsh-environment connector solutions, critical energy absorption, flow control components, and composite materials for the aerospace and defense, general industrial, medical, and energy markets.

 

Summary: The Operations Scheduler will work closely with the Production Supervisor and Purchasing/Materials Manager to plan the production of configured items and/or manufactured components. This person will be responsible for keeping the production plan in sync with customer demand or the next level demand.

Essential Responsibilities

• Optimization of inventory and improving inventory turns to world class would be the ultimate goal of the Planner in a collaborative effort with the Materials Manager.
• Production planning of all Engineered Valves product lines.
• Work with the engineering department and Plant Supervisor to improve standards and work center efficiency.
• Releases all shop orders for assigned configured items and/or components in accordance with the planning data in the item master records and within established lead times.
• Balancing demand and shop floor capacity is an essential duty of the Planner by monitoring work center loading and the use of alternate routings and schedules.
• Monitors accuracy of planning data and recommends changes to the Material Manager and Plant Supervisor.
• Recommend minimum balances of stocking levels of raw and manufactured components to the Materials Manager.
• Coordinates part number changes with shop floor personnel.
• Quotes/issues delivery dates to Customer service.
• Reschedules orders based on current information and advises the next level Planner or Customer Service Representative of the changes.
• Monitors on-time performance of the products/components they are planning and recommends changes to improve results.
• Leads weekly cycle counting efforts as directed by materials manager and onsite controller.

Position Requirements

• Associate's degree and 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• Experience with customer quote requests, MRP reports, and internal work orders is required.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with Customer Service, Materials Manager, Plant Supervisor, and Shop Floor Personnel.
• Understanding of inventory management, cycle counting, and production is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• ERP experience is required; SAP experience is preferred
• MS Word and MS Excel experience

Safety is a core value at ITT. Our employees understand and follow all ITT safety policies and procedures, participate in workplace inspections, safety training, and in the development of job safety analyses.

 

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Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range

Annual Salary Range $47,900 to $71,500 plus benefits and incentive