Supervisor, Materials Planning

Job Description:

• Manage, coach, and mentor a team of Materials Planners, fostering their continuous growth and development.
• Share proven strategies and serve as a knowledgeable resource in Materials Planning within the business unit.
• Use the MPS/MRP feature in the ERP system to facilitate materials planning and ordering.
• Handle key item settings in the ERP system to ensure accurate system functionality.
• Monitor and reconcile exception messages.
• Collaborate with suppliers to manage material delivery dates and optimize production plans.
• Recognize and report backorders or supplier performance issues to the Procurement Team.
• Provide accurate component forecasts and support strategic sourcing processes.
• Generate inventory projections and reporting for Raw Materials, WIP, and Finished Goods.
• Contribute to Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) and Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) meetings.
• Coordinate closely with Operations and Manufacturing Planning to optimize schedule adherence.
• Collaborate with various departments to minimize schedule changes within the frozen window.
• Engage in continuous improvement activities.
• Support expansion and harmonization projects.
• Provide backup support for other team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Procurement, Materials Planning, or Supply Chain.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis using Excel.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing concepts, finite scheduling, product flow, and supply chain planning.
• Experience with MRP/ERP and APS systems (Oracle, ASCP, SAP, JDE, M2M, server-based systems).
• Preferred certifications: APICS CPIM, CSCP, ISM CPSM, Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher).

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