Materials Mgr

Position Summary:

The PSC Material Planning Manager is responsible for analyzing, planning and managing the flow of materials to the Parker Service Center to ensure they are provided according to schedule. This role works with the Supply Chain function to develop and implement strategies to keep inventory at a minimum without compromising customer expectations as well as PSC throughput leadtime and in line with Division inventory strategies.

The PSC Material Planning Manager will work with the business unit supply chain leads and site leaders to ensure common understanding of demand versus strategic inventory position, optimal inventory levels, and delivery performance to the PSC by unit / Division, expediting where necessary. Acts as lead role to ensure set-up of sustainable, lean processes to maintain optimal inventory and effective communication between the PSC and the business units that ship product through the PSC.

Scope/Supervision and Interaction:

Position will interact intra-divisionally and within the EMG Group to collaborate with logistics, supply chain, procurement, and PSC Operations teams to ensure on-time delivery to the end-user customer. Will manage personnel, inventory, inbound freight, and related KPIs.

Essential Functions:

1. Develop and execute short and long-term Materials Management Strategies consistent with Division and Group objectives to ensure on-time delivery to the service center.

2. Standardize daily operations processes related to supply chain responsibilities with continuous improvement (kaizen) mindset in order to achieve key performance metrics as assigned.

3. Manage change points in inventory and product planning.

4. Administer aggressive inventory reduction programs to control costs and achieve annual targets.

5. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement cost savings initiatives.

6. Support Internal or external audit requirements relative to supply chain or inventory functions.

7. May lead a team of Planners, Schedulers, and Shipping / Receiving personnel to achieve optimal inventory levels and target delivery performance through standardize work in each role.

8. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of 3-5 years applicable purchasing/materials management experience in a world-class, high volume manufacturing environment.

2. Four-year college degree in business, engineering, supply chain, logistics, or materials management required with certification in materials management preferred.

3. Analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.

4. Demonstrated project management and leadership skills Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.

5. Advanced computer skills including Microsoft PC software (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, databases, and presentations.)

6. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.

7. Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprise principles and practices.

Desired Experience:

1. Rubber Chemical industry experience and/or applications knowledge of rubber chemical compounds

2. Demonstrated lean supply chain management experience.

3. APICS / CPM or other supply chain certification

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.