Materials Manager - Military veterans preferred

Description:

Materials Manager

CentroMotion | Carlisle Brake & Friction

Medina, Ohio

Welcome to CentroMotion, a global leader in manufacturing friction products, information and control devices, mechanical power transmission products, and thermal and motion controls. Our solutions are used in transportation, agriculture, construction, mining and industrial environments, and are designed to meet the unique needs of OEMs and aftermarket networks.

At CentroMotion, we pride ourselves on deep subject matter expertise, long-term partnerships, and a drive for innovation and continuous improvement to help our customers achieve their goals. Our brands, including Carlisle Brake & Friction, CrossControl, Elliott Mfg., Gits Mfg., maximatecc, Power-Packer and Weasler Engineering, are recognized for their quality and reliability.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to helping build, move and feed the world.

Your Role: This position manages a team that is responsible for all activities related to materials planning and inventory management of the plant. This includes demand planning, master scheduling, production planning, buying/expediting, receiving, cycle counting and shipping as well as the sales inventory and operations planning (SIOP) process for the plant. The performance of this role is measured by improvements in Inventory Days on Hand, On time Delivery to the customer and Schedule Attainment.

The materials manager reports to the plant manager and works closely with peers in other functions such as operations, sourcing, customer service and sales to support the growth of the company through customer satisfaction and management of working capital.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Promote a safety-first workplace

• Manage all day-to-day processes and activities related to master scheduling, demand planning, production planning, buying/expediting, receiving, cycle counting and shipping

• Responsible for achieving inventory reduction objectives.

• Leads the implementation of materials planning and inventory management best practices.

• Responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy.

• Conducts daily, weekly and monthly review of key inventory reports that includes ageing inventory, system parameter compliance, parts/material shortages, negative-on-hand, inventory days-on-hand etc on an as needed basis.

• Maintain master data and parameters of all ERP materials planning and inventory management processes.

• Drive production schedule attainment in collaboration with the operations team.

• Root cause inventory discrepancies and implement preventive actions to achieve the target of inventory accuracy.

• Responsible for the execution and performance of the weekly master scheduling process.

• Responsible for the monthly SIOP process for the plant.

• Support item phase-ins or phase-outs from a supply chain perspective.

• Participate as a member in the global materials council that drives best practice standardization and Inventory Days on Hand reduction across all global manufacturing location within CentroMotion.

• Drive career development and talent management within the plant materials team.

• Support the operational excellence roadmap and culture of the plant in a high energy team environment.

• Other duties as required.

What You Need to Succeed:

• High level of proficiency in materials planning and inventory management related technology such as ERP systems, Forecasting Software, Warehouse Management, Business Intelligence and Scheduling Tools in SAP, Oracle, QAD or similar systems.

• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel.

• Proven track record in improving On-time Delivery and reducing inventory Days on Hand.

• Ability to manage highly effective teams in a dynamic supply chain environment.

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills - both oral and written. Ability to effectively connect with varying levels in the organization.

• Comfortable working in a matrix organization.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Academic Degree is required, with an emphasis on Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Management.

• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in materials planning and inventory management in an automotive or industrial manufacturing environment.

• APICS CPIM certification or similar is preferred.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours/week.
• Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.
• Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
• Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.
• Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
• Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.
• Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year's, plus paid vacation available from day one.
• Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.

Physical & Mental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment

Where You'll Work: You will be working in a dynamic environment that includes both office and manufacturing settings. The office environment is clean and quiet, providing a space for planning, documentation, and meetings. The manufacturing areas are more active, with moderate noise levels and occasional exposure to machinery and equipment.

Your Workspace: Your primary workspace will be an office equipped with all necessary tools for documentation and communication. You will also spend time on the production floor, interacting with staff and inspecting equipment. This combination of environments ensures a varied and engaging work experience.

Ready to Join Us?
If you're excited about this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and let's build something amazing together.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

We value people as individuals with different backgrounds and believe that having a variety of perspectives is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel safe to share their ideas and concerns without fear of negative consequences. By valuing differences, we create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives to our collective success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Notification to Agencies: CentroMotion and its affiliated companies (Carlisle Brake & Friction, CrossControl, Elliott Mfg., Gits Mfg., maximatecc, Power-Packer, and Weasler Engineering) do not accept resume submissions from agencies outside of existing agreements. Please do not send resumes to CentroMotion employees. CentroMotion is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resume submissions.

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