PFEP Analyst

Who We Are: Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc. For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America. Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future—we are making a positive impact that will last for generations. By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application. PFEP Analyst Mueller Water Products is the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries and has an immediate opening for a PFEP Analyst in our Decatur, IL facility. For over 160 years MWP’s manufacturing commitment has ensured one of the world’s most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily. Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being. Job Description: Mueller’s manufacturing commitment ensures one of the world’s most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily. Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being. As PFEP Analyst , you will own the PFEP master data for all departments/business units in Decatur with a heavy focus on planning, purchasing, logistics, and shipping processes and analytics. Primary Responsibilities: Ownership of full location PFEP master data; all departments and business units Deployment of WIP markets, kanban processes, stock planning Using high level of analytical skills to create actionable data related to planning/purchasing/logistics/shipping workflows Understanding end-to-end planning and purchasing processes to identify improvement opportunities Drive working capital improvements and lead-time reductions using the PFEP process Educate, mentor, and develop planning and purchasing team on PFEP/Marking Materials Flow Required Skills: Demonstrated success in leading teams to meet challenging goals Experience using an ERP system to efficiently plan and procure material, specifically JDE E1 Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Able to communicate at various levels within the organization Comfort in expediting material and implementing solutions to short-term and long-term supply issues Ability to influence peers to understand & achieve alignment and common goal(s) Experience with risk awareness and mitigation Demonstrated past of developing and managing KPIs and metrics Ability to drive continuous improvement and eliminate waste Experience with material and information flow Required Education/Experience: BA/BS degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or technical field or actively seeking degree Global acumen (how business is done globally - preferred) Experience with enterprise-sourcing purchasing systems Demonstrated Advanced Excel and Microsoft Suite skills Supply chain experience in a union manufacturing environment Preferred: JDE E1 or similar ERP experience APICS CPIM certification Advanced degree, training, certifications Demonstrated proficiency in 6 Sigma and lean/continuous improvement methodology Financial acumen Experience with PFEP, choosing correct Replenishment plan, …

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