BuyerPlanner

Why This Role Matters

The Production Planner / Buyer at Division Name a division of ITW is responsible for ensuring materials and finished goods are available to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory investment and supporting production efficiency. You will serve as a key link between suppliers production customer service and internal stakeholders to maintain supply continuity manage delivery performance and drive cost improvement initiatives. Success in this role means balancing inventory service and cost objectives while ensuring production schedules can be executed effectively.

What You Will Do

• Plan and procure finished goods and production materials based on MRD requirements customer demand and the master production schedule.

• Manage supplier relationships confirm delivery commitments expedite orders when necessary and communicate supply risks proactively.

• Monitor inventory levels review planning data and maintain accurate MRD information lead times lot sizes and replenishment parameters.

• Analyze demand requirements daily and make appropriate planning and scheduling adjustments to support customer and production needs.

• Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing agreements and year-over-year cost savings opportunities.

• Partner with Customer Service Warehousing Product Management and Purchasing leadership to support new product launches inventory transitions and operational improvements.

What You Bring (Requirements)

• Bachelors degree in Business Management Supply Chain Operations or a related field ; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.

• Experience with MRD planning systems required; JDE experience preferred.

• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills in a manufacturing or supply chain environment.

• Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Proficiency with spreadsheets databases Microsoft Office applications and business systems.

• Knowledge of production planning purchasing processes inventory management and supplier management; ability to travel up to 10%.

Whats In It for You

Opportunity to influence supply chain performance inventory optimization and customer satisfaction while working in a collaborative manufacturing environment. You will gain cross-functional exposure contribute to continuous improvement efforts and build a rewarding career within a global manufacturing organization.

Grounded in four Core Commitments we aim to ensure all colleaguesregardless of segment division geography or titleexperience what differentiates ITW as a great employer. Learn more at ITW

Founded in 1912 Illinois Tool Works Inc. is a Fortune 300 global multi-industry manufacturing leader with revenue of $16 billion in 2025. The companys seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative customer-focused solutions are . ITWs approximately 43000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the companys decentralized and entrepreneurial culture.

Compensation

Salary Range: Insert location-specific salary range. Benefits may include medical dental vision 401(k) paid time off paid holidays life and disability insurance and development opportunities. More details on our benefits can be found at is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues unique perspectives experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex gender identity sexual orientation religion national origin age disability protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.