Manager Materials
Core
Lead material planning, scheduling, and inventory control for a manufacturing facility to meet customer demand and production goals.
Role type
Manager, Materials Planning & Inventory
Builds
Production schedules, inventory systems, and material delivery workflows for a manufacturing environment
Domain
Manufacturing / Logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Material planning, inventory control, production scheduling, lean manufacturing principles, MRP system management, continuous improvement (CI), team leadership, project management, cost-reduction strategy, ERP system usage
Preferred skills
5S methodology, Kaizen, SAP experience, APICS certification, CPIM certification
Technologies
MRP systems, SAP, MS Office
Responsibilities
Lead and supervise personnel in material scheduling and inventory control; Utilize lean manufacturing principles to meet customer demand and inventory-turn targets; Direct management of production planning, scheduling, shipping, receiving, and material handling; Maintain MRP system to forecast material requirements; Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance materials system efficiency; Develop long-term systems and structures to support growth initiatives; Manage just-in-time production line deliveries.
Seniority
Manager, operational leadership
