Material Control & Planning Manager
hace 22 días
Arlington
Job DescriptionPosition Summary We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Material Control & Planning Manager. You will be fully responsible for managing the plant's material flow, ensuring seamless synchronization between production planning and material supply to achieve on-time delivery, optimize inventory levels, and minimize operational costs. You will be the critical link between procurement, production, warehousing, and sales planning, playing a vital role in production line stability and the company's cash flow health. Key Responsibilities 1. Production & Material Planning: * Lead the development of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and detailed production scheduling, ensuring alignment with sales forecasts and customer demand. * Utilize MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) to generate precise Material Requirements Planning (MRP) for raw materials, sub-assemblies, and components. * Monitor production plan execution, proactively identify and resolve potential issues to ensure On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets are met. 2. Material Control & Inventory Management: * Establish and implement effective inventory control strategies, setting and monitoring targets for raw materials, Work-in-Progress (WIP), and finished goods (e.g., safety stock, turnover ratios). * Organize regular cycle counts and physical inventories, analyze root causes of discrepancies, and drive corrective actions to maintain record accuracy. * Identify and manage obsolete, slow-moving, and excess inventory to optimize stock levels, accelerate turnover, and reduce capital tied up. 3. Supply Chain Coordination & Communication: * Act as the primary interface between Procurement and suppliers, tracking the status of critical materials (order placement, confirmation, and arrival) and mitigating supply shortage risks. * Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality departments to address material exceptions (e.g., incoming defects, engineering change orders) to prevent production disruptions. * Liaise with customer planning teams to manage demand fluctuations, assess capacity impact, and provide robust solutions. 4. Team Leadership & Process Improvement: * Lead and manage the material planning team, including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and professional development. * Drive continuous improvement of planning and control processes, systems, and methodologies, championing Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen initiatives. * Prepare and analyze Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports (e.g., Inventory Turnover, OTD, Schedule Attainment) and present findings to senior management. 5. Systems & Data Management: * Act as a super-user for the Planning module within the company's ERP system, ensuring data accuracy and driving system optimization. * Utilize data analysis tools to perform in-depth analysis of demand forecasts, inventory health, and supply chain risks to support data-driven decision-making. Qualifications & Requirements Essential: * Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. * 8+ years of experience in material planning, production planning, or supply chain management within the electronics manufacturing (EMS/OEM/ODM) industry, with at least 3 years in a managerial role leading a team. * Expert knowledge of MRP principles and extensive hands-on experience with ERP systems (proficiency in SAP MM/PP modules is highly preferred). * Deep understanding of the electronic components (e.g., ICs, PCBs, magnetics) supply chain landscape and market dynamics. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high proficiency in MS Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, etc.) and data analysis tools like Power BI. * Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills to effectively collaborate with global teams and suppliers. * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Preferred: * APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is a significant advantage. * Experience working in a multinational corporation (MNC) or serving top-tier consumer electronics brands. * Experience in implementing or optimizing advanced planning systems (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis RapidResponse) is a plus. * Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies is desirable.