Materials Manager

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

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges.

At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Parker (Meggitt) Aerospace
- Fire, Safety, and Power Systems Division
- Simi Valley, CA, a recent addition to Parker Hannifin, is a global leader in the Commercial and Military Aerospace markets, specializing in a wide range of products including fire and smoke detection systems, extinguishing systems, bleed air overheat detection systems, actuators, rudder pedal assemblies, pumps, fuel gauging systems, and high-temperature cables. Located in Simi Valley, CA, this site is within the Fire Safety & Power Systems Division (FSPSD) and is a key supplier in select energy markets, particularly in nuclear gas analyzers and nuclear containment vessel penetration cables.

We work directly with some of the largest aerospace companies in the world, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin, among others.

• The Materials Manager oversees activities related to the purchase of materials, material control, inventory control, shipping/receiving and stores functions.

• The Materials Manager will ensure the fiscal financial plan and optimum cost effectiveness, while aligning tasks with company policy and procedures.

• Effectively manages and develops staff for the Materials Function and oversees the related activities
• Ensures a steady flow of work is maintained through the manufacturing areas with proper routing, scheduling, dispatching and expediting of materials, including follow-up of work in process
• Sets team's goals and objectives to achieve the functional, departmental and businesses objectives
• Maintains surveillance over all materials, functions, and work in process, according to established rules and policies
• Identifies roadblocks and inefficiencies in business processes and make improvements to ensure requirements are met efficiently
• Maintain the lowest possible net inventories and assure economical make/buy decisions
• Ensures general safety, compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and company requirement
• Leads and directs work for team of employees as defined by business needs
• Manages staff selection, performance, development and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations

• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary

• Education requirement: Bachelor's degree in supply chain is preferred or operation management, business, or engineering. Advanced Degree such as Master's degree or MBA is preferred.

• Years of experience: min 5 years of professional experience in Purchasing and Planning roles

• Required skills:

  • Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures

  • Ability to research and analyze data effectively

  • Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports

  • Good/Strong/Excellence verbal and written communication skills

  • Presentation skills

  • Ability to influence stakeholders

  • Excellent customer service orientation

  • Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships

  • Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task

  • Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with…