Materials Manager

Materials Manager

Reference # : 16872905

Position Summary : The Materials Manager is responsible for optimizing supply to achieve customer satisfaction, sales, and cost goals. This position is responsible for all materials replenishment processes, production planning, warehouse operations (receiving, material handling, and shipping), inventory (policy and execution), and the S&OP process. The Materials Manager engages with sales, marketing, and the business unit leadership to ensure the supply chain strategy is aligned to the business strategy and supports differentiated customer expectations for lead time and service levels. The Materials Manager engages the broader operations and procurement teams to make recommendations on supply chain design to drive overall supply chain effectiveness and efficiency.

Scope / Supervision and Interaction : The position is responsible for all products produced at the Hatfield, PA site and reports to the Parker Precision Fluidics Division Supply Chain Leader. The position is part of the site leadership team and has a strong indirect reporting relationship with the site leader. This is a highly visible position interacting with marketing, sales, customer service, engineering, demand planning, operations, procurement, and suppliers.

Essential Functions : Coach and develop team members to build overall team capability and ensure "ready now" successors for all positions. Monitor demand signals to identify changes and assess their impact to materials replenishment strategies and production plans. Lead critical steps of the S&OP process to drive alignment on the supply plan required to achieve the demand plan. Ensure appropriate data is available to understand scenarios and make decisions. Drive the weekly Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE) process to monitor status against the agreed S&OP plan and make changes to the production and materials plan as needed. Ensure closed loop communication with customer service and operations. Ensure short term production schedules consider constraints and processes are in place to monitor schedule adherence. Drive the development of mid-term production plans at product / cell level to identify possible capacity constraints and identify opportunities to level load. Ensure materials replenishment processes (Consignment, VMI, Kanban, MRP) are properly defined and executed to ensure materials availability. Act as the first escalation point for supplier performance issues. Ensure the effective and efficient operation of all warehouse processes in order to support internal and external customers. Monitor customer on time delivery, inventory, inventory accuracy, and expedited freight performance to plan. Identify improvement actions and drive implementation. Monitor supporting process metrics as appropriate. Develop inventory policies that achieve supply chain objectives in support of the business strategy. Monitor inventory positions against policy to ensure optimum inventory levels to meet customer service goals and freight goals. Identify supply chain improvements that will enable inventory improvements. Engage with the warehouse team to support the ongoing identification and implementation of improvement ideas. Ensure the integrity of all system planning parameters. Support the resolution of import compliance issues.

Qualifications : BS in Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business discipline required; MBA preferred. 6+ years related experience in a discrete manufacturing environment with at least 3 years management experience. General knowledge of ERP systems and overall proficiency with technology tools that enable planning and reporting. Experience with Logility strongly preferred. Strong analytical skills including mathematical / statistical abilities. Ability to work within high-performing teams in highly collaborative environments. Demonstrated ability to accept new ideas, engage in creative, innovative, and systemic thinking to develop unique, differentiated solutions to complex problems. Ability to listen, influence others, manage change, and effectively motivate through open communication. Proficiency in process analysis and improvement. Strong organizational skills and initiative to manage multiple priorities and drive to achieve results. Experience with LEAN manufacturing and relevant concepts / methodologies. Strong problem-solving skills required with 6 sigma certification preferred. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including proficiency in developing and utilizing pivot tools and macros. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external stakeholders.