Master Product 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: ITT Goulds Pumps is looking for a Master Planner to join their team in Seneca Falls, NY. The ideal candidate will have 1+ 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.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support sales team quotation process by establishing lead-times and premiums for all products that require less than standard lead time.

• Solely responsible for the initial order review that establishes the high-level schedule plan for all Pump Orders

• 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

• 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.

• 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)

Position Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in production planning in a manufacturing setting is required

• Experience expediting parts and products through the manufacturing process

• Experience participating in inventory management and lead time planning to win order

• Bachelor's degree is preferred

• Planning of foundry, machining, or fabrication areas/activities is required

• MRP experience including forecasting and stocking levels is required, SAP is preferred

• Strong communication skills to work with both domestic and international project teams.

• Strong product/parts knowledge and understanding of manufacturing, purchasing and planning process

• Technical background/ability to interpret blueprints

• Lean inventory management process

• Highly organized with excellent follow-up skills

• Customer interface experience is required

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 $51,900 to 77,500 plus benefits and incentive plans.