About the Role
As a Planning and Materials Manager, you will lead the end-to-end planning, procurement, and materials flow processes to ensure an efficient and optimized supply chain. Utilizing SAP ECC and other enterprise systems, this role focuses on strategic decision-making, process improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Your expertise in scheduling, lean manufacturing, and data-driven insights will drive operational excellence and meet business objectives.
Core Responsibilities
Strategic Supply Chain Planning
- Design and execute supply chain strategies to enhance product availability and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with global and local teams to align production scheduling with customer demands.
- Address capacity constraints and implement solutions to improve agility and resource utilization.
Inventory and Materials Management
- Ensure accuracy in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and maintain data integrity in Bills of Materials (BOM).
- Monitor and manage inventory levels, ensuring seamless materials flow across the supply chain.
New Product Integration
- Partner with R&D and engineering teams to transition new products into production.
- Lead training initiatives for new processes and technologies, focusing on operational improvements.
Logistics and Distribution Optimization
- Streamline transportation, logistics, and storage processes to improve material flow and reduce lead times.
- Track performance metrics such as raw material usage and process yields, driving data-driven decisions.
Safety, Compliance, and Quality
- Maintain a safe working environment, adhering to Health & Safety regulations and ISO standards.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and support quality audits as part of a robust supply chain system.
Leadership and Facility Transition
- Oversee materials operations during facility transitions, leveraging SAP ECC to manage ramp-down/ramp-up strategies and product validation.
- In a large company environment, ensure the smooth integration of supply chain operations during facility transitions, working with cross-functional teams to align processes and systems.
What We're Looking For
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field (MBA preferred).
- 3-5 years of management experience in supply chain or manufacturing environments.
- In-depth knowledge of production planning, particularly in multi-step or batch chemical processing.
Skills and Competencies
- Proficiency in SAP ECC and APO systems (APICS certification and LEAN Manufacturing experience are a plus).
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to manage teams and vendor relationships effectively.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex challenges and drive results.
- Experience with customs and trade compliance.
- Excellent multitasking and communication skills.
