Supply Planning Analyst

Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.

SUPPLY PLANNING ANALYST

Analyzes moderately complex master data to ensure that identified manufacturing targets are met. Identifies areas where processes and/or production are not operating optimally. Analysis may focus on Bill of Material (BOM), work center, routing, production version, scrap, etc.

About the job:

• Analyzes master data to determine if manufacturing targets can and/or are being met. (60%)
• Identifies ways to improve production costs and/or timing. Recommendations may focus on the materials/components for manufacturing, routing/sequence of operations, manufacturing machinery, etc. (25%)
• Proposes solutions to improve current process flows or manufacturing processes. (10%)
• Works with the manufacturing team to understand production needs. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned.

About you:

• Education: Bachelor or university degree
• Experience: At least 3 years of related work experience
• Familiarity with manufacturing and production processes
• Experience with global manufacturing companies preferred
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• High attention to detail 

Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise. Our Core Values – Customer Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork, and Results Driven – support us on our mission to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance of our customers’ products and systems.

We are an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference – everywhere, every day.

We offer a competitive salary package and a variety of benefits, including Medical, Life, Disability, and Retirement benefits as well as development opportunities like internal Lean Six Sigma Certification