Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide. With approximately 16,000 employees we design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation. Our global reach is matched by a culture that empowers innovation and long-term growth. Guided by our principles We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, and We Own the Outcome, we work collaboratively, think boldly, and deliver solutions that move industries forward.
The Planner II reports directly to the Supply Chain Manager. As a planner, you will be responsible for maximizing service levels while minimizing inventory levels, ordering purchased component materials, expediting materials through production, and reviewing current production schedules that support the manufacturing process. You will create, track, and report on current production schedules.
ABOUT THE JOB
- Liaise with customers and suppliers.
- Plan production and materials based on customer requirements, utilizing and adhering to established procedures.
- Communicate future requirements (forecasts) to suppliers and service providers to ensure our business partners can provide better service.
- Keep systems updated with the latest customer and supplier information, analyzing potential variances.
- Maintain defined operational metrics and provide the information required for decision-making.
- Negotiate delivery dates with customers based on supplier lead times.
- Review special shipment plans and scheduling with the production team as needed.
- Anticipate product purchases—even if not required by the MRP—if a system anomaly is detected (supported by cycle counts, BOM reviews, or shortage risk notifications from suppliers).
ABOUT YOU
- 2+ years of experience.
- Degree in Engineering, Business, Commerce, Logistics, or a related field.
- ERP/SAP proficiency desirable.
- Intermediate English skills.
- Intermediate Excel skills
At Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development. Guided by our culture principles, our teams work together to deliver value for customers and make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance-based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of relevant experience
- Degree in Engineering, Business, Commerce, Logistics, or a related field
- Intermediate English skills
- Intermediate Excel skills
- ERP or SAP proficiency
Littelfuse Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Littelfuse and has not been reviewed or approved by Littelfuse.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan includes a company match with an additional annual contribution, with plan details also referenced in corporate filings. This structure indicates dependable retirement support across U.S. roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A Lifestyle Spending Account and tuition reimbursement, plus wellness resources and an Employee Assistance Program, expand the package beyond core insurance. Development programs such as Lean Six Sigma certifications reinforce a holistic rewards mix.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage are standard and described as solid and workable. Coverage breadth is supported globally with EAP access.
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What We Do
Littelfuse is an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world. Across more than 15 countries, and with 17,000 global associates, we partner with customers to design and deliver innovative, reliable solutions. Serving over 100,000 end customers, our products are found in a variety of industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets—everywhere, every day. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Littelfuse was founded in 1927. View our broad and deep product portfolio: https://www.littelfuse.com/ Littelfuse has had a long-standing commitment to ensuring a diversified workforce through equal employment opportunities. Maintaining a diversified workforce is critical to the success of our organization. Each associate receives equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex (with or without sexual conduct), marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, order of protection status, military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, unfavorable discharge from military service, and any other protected class under federal, state or local law
