Material Planning Manager

Material Planning Manager | Bristol, IN (Main)

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt

• To communicate effectively with all team members including cross-functional teams, internal customers and with external suppliers.
• Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates, monitors quality of work and actively recognizes good performance.
• Establishes and maintains department standards for productivity, reliability, and accuracy.
• Manage team member activities including, but not limited to, vacation approvals, timecard approvals, hiring, and training.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all operating systems pertaining to the materials and manufacturing teams.
• Plan with information systems & technology to integrate systems required to optimize the use of MRP information that improves material flow.
• Researches, analyzes, and monitors suppliers on time delivery ability to assist company in achieving corporate goals.
• Ensures the customer is top priority and reduces shortages to meet their needs and quickly implementing corrective actions when there is a failure in the flow of materials.
• Supports annual physical inventory.
• Understand methods of converting and communicating demand requirements for materials into detailed plans and schedules for inventory acquisition.
• Controls inventory levels within the specified goals and develop creative ways to improve turns/days on hand levels. Supports reduction in inventory, excessiveness, and obsolescence.
• Manages the supplier on-time delivery evaluation program and works with the supply management team to cooperatively improve supplier on-time delivery.
• Identifies, documents, and implements opportunities for continuous improvement projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, logistics, engineering, or supply chain management (Certifications in APICS, IBF, TPS/Lean and/or Six Sigma training preferred)
• 5 years materials leadership or planning in complex/fast paced materials environment.
• Demonstrate detailed knowledge of manufacturing planning, master production scheduling, product definition, inventory control, materials requirements planning, capacity requirements planning, transportation, and purchasing business functions.
• Specific strong background in the management and development of the planning, logistics and inventory control processes. Capable or experience in switching to a new MRP system.
• Demonstrates proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Acute attention to detail with a passion for 100% accuracy.
• Proficient on ERP/MRP, Microsoft Office Suite and business applications - Aurora, Cori, Qlik View.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various project teams.
• Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific method.

Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That's why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance-so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan
• Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance
• Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care

At Aebi Schmidt Group, we don't just offer benefits-we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!

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