Manager Regional Materials

Job Responsibilities

• Develops and executes best practices for material planning and inventory management. Owns material planning across purchased components to meet the demand plan.
• Plans and schedules material flow to ensure appropriate warehousing and distribution of raw material, work-in-progress, and finished goods. Ensures Master Production Schedule (MPS) aligns with divisional SIOP volume and demand plan.
• Ensures the correct inventory levels of plant raw material, work-in-progress, and finished goods are consistent with business requirements and working capital targets.
• Oversees capacity planning while utilizing appropriate tools and analyses to ensure smooth production output.
• Ensures customer scorecards, escalations, and order commitments are executed consistently. Serves as Voice of the Customer in planning, scheduling, and materials functions.
• Responsible for effectively planning, directing, and executing the activities of the Demand Planning Materials team using a systems and database approach to meet the needs of the business.
• Identifies, plans, and implements activities designed to reduce costs while improving quality, safety, and delivery methods.
• Implements and drives continuous improvement activities through the application of change management and best practices.
• Leads, mentors, and manages team, providing guidance and support to ensure individual and collective success while fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Responsible for several manufacturing facilities, serving as a regional leader.
• Completes other projects as required.

Job Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated experience leading a successful team.
• Strong problem-solving and analysis skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in production planning software and tools (e.g., ERP/MRP systems).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, or related field, or equivalent experience required.

Experience Requirements

• Seven years of experience in production control, material management, or related.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment highly preferred.