MGR MATERIALS PLANNING

Manager, Materials Planning

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TE Connectivity in Greensboro, NC is looking for a Manager, Materials Planning, r esponsible for managing inventory, purchasing, planning, forecasting, controls freight and logistics operations to ensure the highest level of operations and customer satisfaction with control over costs and resources. Determine quantity and order date for materials to meet production or engineering schedules, initiate purchase requisitions in compliance with supply agreements, and develop the schedule to be used in the production facility based on forecasts and historical analysis and collaborate with the finance and procurement teams to develop strategies to support plant cost. Lead materials planning team emphasizing safety, performance, and the development of a desirable work environment. Take ownership of forecasting, purchasing, inventory management, supply planning, procurement and logistics activities across raw materials, components, packaging, and finished goods suppliers. Evaluate and improve existing logistics strategies (freight) for all shipments inbound, domestic and international, as well as recommending new strategies for even more efficiency. Maintain inventory levels based on monthly ABCXYZ methodology. Provide glidepaths with actions and strategies to achieve company goals. Maintain the purchasing system to ensure optimal purchase quantities and timing at the lowest possible logistical expense and to provide accurate and continuous inventory information. Manage Supplier Relationship, Development, and Performance. Collaborate with our Customer Care Team to support Customer escalations or meetings. Perform risk analysis and develop mitigation plans and solutions to problems. Monitor Daily DOH and Coverage. Supervise, train and audit Material Analysts Std.

Minimum Requirements : Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, purchasing/supply chain management, or related field (or foreign equivalent), plus 4 years of experience in the job offered, in a manufacturing environment, in materials management, or in a related occupation.

Special Requirements : Requires 4 years of experience with the following:

1. MRP/ERP Systems (SAP), ideally Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
2. Extended knowledge of planning processes (MRP, MPS, S&OP).
3. Knowledge of Lean Production (Value Stream Mapping, Material Replenishment and Flow, PFEP, etc.).
4. Knowledge of Operations / Manufacturing processes in automotive plants.
5. Materials Planning.
6. Supplier Management.
7. Inventory Management.
8. Logistics.

May require employment and background checks.

Please apply at , enter job code 43215 and submit resume.

Job Overview

Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the supply of materials is in place to satisfy production requirements and delivers efficient, effective, and flexible solutions to meet production requirements.

Job Requirements

• Analyzing and approving purchase orders, coordinating logistics and warehouse operations, and ensuring material supply meets production requirements with minimum stock levels while optimizing costs.
• Providing direction according to established policies and management guidance, administering company policies directly affecting operations, and recommending policy changes.
• Executing inventory plans to meet business objectives and monitoring continuous improvement programs and initiatives.
• Ensuring data accuracy in Material Requirement Planning (MRP) systems, developing and implementing system enhancement plans and initiatives.

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 8 years of experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)