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.
