Materials Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Summary Our Quick Coupling Division in Grantsburg, WI is looking for a Material Manager to provide leadership of Supply Chain Management activities for the plant in order to maximize favorable impact on business goals. Supply Chain Management activities include materials planning; scheduling; inventory control; cash flow management; information flow and coordination and asset management.Scope/ Supervision and Interaction Work with suppliers, business unit managers, purchasing, production planners, I/T and other appropriate resources to strategically plan and coordinate the flow of materials and information from customers through procurement to delivery. Matrix management responsibilities with business units and support groups for production planning, shipping, receiving and inventory functions. Provide direct leadership and/or management of Purchasing and Supplier Quality functions for plant location. Responsibilities Matrix responsibilities for Production Planning's manufacturing resource-planning activities. These activities need to help achieve division sales and RONA objectives and maintain 100% on-time customer deliveries. Matrix responsibilities for personnel involved with the MRP database to achieve and maintain a high degree of data accuracy, integrity, and ownership. Monitors shipping/receiving performance and investigates discrepancies to resolve/eliminate process deficiencies. Utilize corporate developed tracking systems such as phconnect, PFEP (plan for every part), and S& OP (sales and operations). Accountable for location materials metrics and Standards of Performance. Help define and implement automated systems to plan and track material flow from customers through procurement to delivery to support a supply chain management strategy. Ensure all the location(s) material management policies are consistent with the inventory control objectives of the Corporation. Work closely with divisional materials personnel to maintain continuity with purchasing and supplier management processes. Facilitate corporate purchasing and materials initiatives including common part numbers, supplier managed inventory, consolidated purchasing agreements, supplier reduction and supplier quality certifications. Advise on supplier-managed inventory or supplier-based contracts with customers. Support internal or external audit requirements relative to the planning, procurement or inventory control... For full info follow application link. Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/133F3E2231E245A7 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.