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 operates through three Value Centers (business units):
Industrial Process designs and manufactures pumps, valves, monitoring and control systems, water treatment and aftermarket services for the chemical, oil and gas, mining and other industrial process markets, as well as global service capabilities;
Motion Technologies designs and manufactures brake pads, shock absorbers and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets;
Connect and Control Technologies designs and manufactures harsh-environment connectors and critical energy absorption and flow control components primarily for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.
Summary:
ITT Goulds Pumps is looking for a Master Planner to join their team in Seneca Falls, NY. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience in a similar production planning role in a manufacturing setting. The Master Planner will be responsible for information gathering, analysis, reporting, and establishing scheduling plans while working with various departments such as contract managers, customer service and sales. Typical hours are Monday-Friday from 7am-4pm.
- Support sales team quotation process by establishing lead-times and premiums for all products that require less than standard lead time.
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Solely responsible for the initial order review that establishes the high-level schedule plan for all Pump Orders
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Establish final project scheduled for Contract Managers after configuration is complete. This often will require obtaining special commitments from Global suppliers.
- Interface with contract managers, CSR's, Sales, and Customers as needed to review schedules, delays, and recovery plan
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Manage backlog of components for pump build, with a goal to release to pump start assembly date. Utilize reports as required that will tie pump material status / availability. Proactively involve all suppliers to drive release on time.
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Expedite and re-prioritize Seneca Falls Manufacturing needs and Vendors as required. Initiate machining outsourcing as necessitated by internal capacity.
- Work with buyers to balance capacity and requirements to satisfy OTP and inventory levels.
- Secure and analyze quotations; negotiate price and terms with suppliers and recommend based on cost, quality and delivery.
- Coordinate as appropriate quality matters and engineering changes/developments between manufacturing operations, QA, and suppliers
- Manage and reconcile inventory discrepancies and supplier non-conformance issues.
- Obtain data, participate and present metrics and countermeasures in daily management process (GEMBA walk)
- 3 to 4 years of experience in production planning in a manufacturing setting is required
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Experience expediting parts and products through the manufacturing process
- Experience participating in inventory management and lead time planning to win order
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Bachelor's degree is preferred
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Planning of foundry, machining, or fabrication areas/activities is required
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MRP experience including forecasting and stocking levels is required, SAP is preferred
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Strong communication skills to work with both domestic and international project teams.
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Strong product/parts knowledge and understanding of manufacturing, purchasing and planning process
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Technical background/ability to interpret blueprints
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Lean inventory management process
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Highly organized with excellent follow-up skills
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Customer interface experience is required
"ITT Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law."