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Parker Hannifin Corporation Material Planning Mgr in Otsego, Michigan
Material Planning Mgr
Location: OTSEGO, MI, United States Job Family : Planning Job Type : Regular Posted : Sep 7, 2023 Job ID: 43128
Job Description
Job Code: 550092 Job Description: Material Planning Mgr Active/ Inactive: A Salary Grade: 08 Employee Type: EXEMPT HRIS: 5506008 MATERIAL PLANNING MANAGER
Position Summary: The Material Planning Manager is responsible for analyzing, planning and managing the flow of materials to ensure they are provided according to schedule. The Material Planning Manager develops and implements strategies to keep inventory at a minimum without compromising customer expectations. Scope/ Supervision and Interaction: X Has Direct Reports __ Does Not Have Direct Reports*
*At the discretion of the division this position may not include supervisory responsibility. JC 550057 represents the position with direct reports; JC 550092 represents the position without direct reports.
Position will typically report to the Division Production Control Manager, Division Supply Chain Manager or Plant Material Manager, Plant Manager and interact intra-divisionally with Logistics and Procurement. Will manage inventory and production control. Essential Functions: Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Manages and prepares division inventory relating to records, tracking of materials, changing business activity, quality of materials and stocking levels. Works closely with procurement to ensure reorder processes and timely delivery of materials are in place.
Administers the development and implementation of an aggressive inventory reduction program limiting the division exposure to excess inventory cost. Adjust inventory levels associated with any backlog production.
Analyzes production requirements based on immediate sales orders and short/medium term forecast considering production resources (people, materials, equipment). Works with division management to determine within single or multi-plant production facilities the most cost efficient utilization of production resources for on time delivery and minimization overall cost.
Develops scheduling to establish sequence and lead times of manufacturing operations. Requires scheduling in weekly, monthly or longer production cycles. Will lead the yearly physical inventory event which occurs yearly. Also will lead the Materials High Performing Team (HPT) which is critical in empowering the team to drive continuous improvement. Qualifications: -Minimum of 3-5 years experience in inventory and production control.
-4 year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in supply chain management preferred.
-Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
-Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand of electronic processing.
-Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
-Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices. -Previous leadership experience with direct reports highly recommended. Additional Comments: The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.
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