Planner II

Watts

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation and we have a dynamic future ahead.

Purpose

Ensures performance is met to customer requirements and to achieve company objectives for customer service and inventory levels.

You Will

• Schedules and coordinates the flow of work within or between departments to expedite production
• Reviews master production schedule and sales orders, establishes priorities for specific customer orders, and revises schedule according to work order specifications, established priorities, and availability or capability of workers, parts, materials, and equipment
• Analyzes and plans material requirements by determining the quantity and date materials are needed to ensure optimal inventory levels
• Addresses issue when they arise aiming for minimum disruption
• Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meet specifications
• Responsible for root cause analysis when Line Fill Rate falls below 98%
• Highlight opportunities for inventory reduction, lead time & cost reductions
• Coordinates with Distribution Center to prioritize shipments and meet customer demands.
• Monitors and balances DC and agent inventories to prevent stock-outs and service disruptions.
• Assists warehouse staff to assure proper flow of off-system purchases and vendor managed inventories (cartons, hardware).
• Manages ordering, confirmation, and tracking processes for non-standard and special fabrications.
• Reviews daily order backlog and maintains Short Report to proactively avoid unwanted inventory movements.

You Have

Management / Supervision

None

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and / or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include : close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work in office environment

May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting

Other Job Requirements

Travel Minimal

Watts in it for you :

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

How we work :

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.