Materials Manager

Responsibilities

In Motion Systems Group and Hydraulic Valve Systems Division, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose: enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

We have an exciting opening for a Materials Manager in Elyria, OH. The Material Planning Manager is responsible for analyzing, planning and managing the flow of materials to ensure they are provided according to schedule. The Material Planning Manager develops and implements strategies to keep inventory at a minimum without compromising customer expectations.

• Manages and prepares division inventory relating to records, tracking materials, changing business activity, quality of materials and stocking levels. Works closely with procurement to ensure reorder processes and timely delivery of materials are in place.
• Administers the development and implementation of an aggressive inventory reduction program limiting the Division's exposure to excess inventory cost. Adjust inventory levels associated with any backlog production.
• Analyzes production requirements based on immediate sales orders and short/medium term forecast considering production resources (people, materials, equipment). Works with Division management to determine within single or multi-plant production facilities the most cost-efficient utilization of production resources for on‑time delivery and minimization overall cost.
• Develops scheduling to establish sequence and lead times of manufacturing operations. Requires scheduling in weekly, monthly or longer production cycles.

• Minimum of 3‑5 years of experience in inventory and production control.
• 4‑year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required; certification in supply chain management preferred.
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
• Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand electronic processing.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprise principles and practices.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies, with over a century of experience enabling engineering breakthroughs across sectors such as aerospace, energy, HVAC, and automotive.

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