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At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Materials Planner – Princeton, IL

The Indirect Material Planner is an active team member in planning and scheduling the delivery of material from suppliers.  This position is responsible to monitor the flows of buy items, guarantee availability of components in order to avoid material shortages and production downtime, as well as to manage inventory levels to meet our customer service and inventory targets.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

What You Will Do:

Perform timely, cost-conscious procurement of indirect/MRO items.Receive and analyze requisitions to determine quantity, specifications and delivery requirements.From approved supplier list, select suppliers to fulfill scheduled plant deliveries.Entering data for the on-boarding of new selected suppliers relative to material planning.Ensure optimal inventory levels and safety stock are maintained for their partsWork with Quality Assurance to resolve quality issues with suppliers.Maintain proactive shortage identification and management - help flag root causes & corrective actions.Identify total cost and cash flow opportunities with suppliers.Analyze parts for KanBan and Supplier replenishment.Coordinate with production planners for solutions when parts cannot be delivered as promised.Resolve invoicing discrepancies with suppliers and accounting.Analyze material and capacity availability to provide customer promise dates.Maintains item master lead time information based upon process improvements, current constraints, total current demand by product family, and priority information.Interface with required functional groups to resolve challenging delivery requirements.Communicate forecasts and replenishment plans to supplier.Review open requirements, monitoring vendor performance and expediting where necessary. Ensure that problems relating to delivery, quality or pricing are promptly conveyed to the supplier and resolved in a timely manner.Productivity: identify and implement cost reduction/productivity projects to meet the corporate initiatives/goals. Maintain pipeline and financial records for reporting and tracking productivity.Expedite deliveries to meet and exceed scheduled critical requirements.

What You Need to Succeed:

Associate degree or 2+ years minimum planner/buyer or related manufacturing experience.Ability to become proficient at production and supplier scheduling.Computer proficient Microsoft Office applications and ERP preferred.Basic mathematical skillsExperience with job shop manufacturing environments and processes a plus.Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP or lean manufacturing processes.Experience with visual management systems.Maintain product knowledge in terms of options, substitutions, critical functions/components, etc.Understand material specifications in terms of substitutions, quality, engineering requirements, etc.Maintain basic knowledge of supplier processes and capabilities.Understanding of Kanban and JIT systems.Able to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.Must possess a strong customer service orientation and must provide dedicated support of internal and external customer requirements.Must be a strong written and verbal communicator, able to communicate to various audiences effectivelyTeam oriented, must have the ability to work cohesively with others.Must be able to work well with external suppliers.Must possess ability to work well in a manufacturing environment.Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment.

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if: 

You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others.  With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development.  As we grow, we want you to grow with us. You want a culture that promotes work-life balance.  Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work! You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.

What You’ll Get from Us:

Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”. A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period Tuition Reimbursement  Unlimited PTOEmployee Discounts through Perks at Work Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching 

Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

The expected Base Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000.  The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Apply Today!

Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!

Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.

We Celebrate Who We Are! 

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do.   We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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