Material Planning Manager

Material Planning Manager Scope and Supervision

• Position will report to the Business Unit Manager and interacts intra-divisionally with logistics and procurement. Will manage personnel, inventory and production control.
• Manage team of five direct reports.

• Responsible for ~$10M of inventory across New Hope, MN and Blaine, MN locations.
• Manages and prepares division inventory relating to records, tracking of 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; adjusts 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 decide within single or multi-plant production facilities the most cost-efficient utilization of production resources for on-time delivery and minimization of 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’ experience in inventory and production control.
• 4-year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required, with certification in supply chain management preferred.
• Analytical and technical skills to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
• Advanced computer skills and ability to understand electronic processing.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Innovator mindset and embrace lean enterprise principles and practices.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Pay Range: $91,600 to $152,750 annually

Participation in Annual Incentive Program

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and critical illness insurance, all with competitive premium costs.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions of 100% on the first 5% of pay.
• Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
• Additional benefits, including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a  membership, and financial planning assistance, provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs, including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness, available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and company-paid holidays.

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