09 - Material Planning ManagerDate: Jul 16, 2024
Functional Area: SCM - Supply Chain Management
Career Stream: INV - Inventory
Role: Advisory
Job Title: Inventory Advisor
Job Code: ADV-SCM-INV
Band: Level 09
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect
SummaryPerforms tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
Develop and implement comprehensive SIOP strategies to align sales, inventory, and production plans.Manage and balance demand and supply to meet production schedules.Coordinate with production teams to establish and achieve capacity utilization objectives.Develop and distribute weekly build plans to ensure timely production.Monitor and control production processes to ensure adherence to schedules and quality standards.Utilize Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems to manage material planning from purchasing to production.Develop forecasts for raw material needs by considering purchases, production rates, and maintenance schedules.Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials.Implement lean manufacturing principles to improve process efficiency.Negotiate with suppliers to minimize costs and improve delivery times.Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable and high-quality deliveries.Monitor supplier performance and take corrective actions as needed.Identify and implement metrics to minimize inventory investment and optimize performance.Control inventory levels to ensure that materials are available to meet production requirements.Coordinate logistics activities to ensure timely and cost-effective movement of goods.Implement replenishment strategies to maintain optimal inventory levels.Ensure that customer requirements are met by maintaining high levels of inventory availability and timely delivery.High drive for resultsStrong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.Very strong data analysis – data management skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.Proficiency in MRP systems, SAP, APO, and ERP.Familiarity with SIOP processes and detailed scheduling methodologies.Physical DemandsDuties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.Occasional overnight travel is required.Typical ExperienceExperience: Minimum 8 years of experience in supply chain management, in an ETO, quick engineering change process environment with at least 2 years in a leadership role.Typical EducationEducation: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related field
NotesThis job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
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