Manager-Materials Management

Cirrus Aircraft

Duluth, MNFull-time$102–153K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation

$102–153K/yr

Location

Duluth, MN

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

APICS CPIM Certification Or Within 18 MonthsBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Manager of Materials Management leads interfacility logistics, materials, COS Fundamentals implementation, and inventory analytics teams. The role improves business processes and ERP functionality, drives supply chain transformation through automation and Kanban material pull, and works with operations and supply chain leaders to ensure manufacturing has the right materials at the right time while optimizing investment, overhead, and space.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

OperationsLeadershipInventory ManagementMRPLean ManufacturingVisual Management SystemsOne-Piece FlowKanban Inventory ManagementPresentation SkillsBusiness AcumenCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsData AnalysisData ManipulationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Power BIMicrosoft Access

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Business or Supply Chain8+ Years Leadership and Relevant ExperienceMaster's DegreeAPICS CPIM Certification or Within 18 Months

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Overview

The Manager ofMaterials Management will lead the interfacility logistics and materials, COSFundamentals implementation, and inventory analytics teams and implement keybusiness processes and systems functionality improvements. Working closely withcross functional leaders and peers in operations & supply chain to createand execute processes that ensure manufacturing operations has the right part,at the right place, and at the right time all while optimizing capitalinvestment and material overhead.The Manager ofMaterials Management will also lead transformational change to our supply chainprocess, focused on leveraging the full capability of our ERP system,automating supply chain transactions and implementing Kanban material pull allwhile optimizing the space footprint of materials.

Responsibilities

Leadsthe Cirrus Corporate Cycle Count Program. Responsible for ensuringcompliance with all Cirrus accounting policies related to accuracy andaudit-ability of all production inventory.
Responsiblefor metrics and actions regarding aging exception transactions includingreceiving inspection (RII), negative inventory, and non-nettableinventory.
Identificationand resolution of material constraints including space, equipment, andlabor.
Responsiblefor departmental budget performance.
Drivescontinuous process improvement, strives to improve efficiency, likely tochallenge processes where favorable alternatives may be available.
Leadthe implementation of kanban material pull throughout the internal supplychain and promote kanban processes with external suppliers.
Drivesdata analysis and reporting of key performance indicators such as:material delivery performance, supplier conformance, material dwell timeand inventory turns.
Developefficient material handling processes to improve material receivingoperations including the use of Advance Ship Notices (ASNs), 3-way match,and one-piece flow.
Supportstrategic initiatives.
Assistwith succession planning.
Assistwith budget planning for area.
Assistsin development and documentations of business processes for area.

Qualifications

Required:

BS/BA degree in Business or Supply Chainrequired.
Experience in operations, leadership,inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes required.
Experience with visual management systems andone-piece flow processes required.
- Expert level understanding of MRP and therelated systems to administer required.
Minimum of 8 years of leadership experience andrelevant experience required.

Preferred:

Masters degree preferred.
APICS Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)required or hiring commitment to obtain in first 18 months of employment.
Experience in establishing Kanban inventory management processespreferred.
Strong presentation skills and business acumen. Ability to conciselycommunicate at all levels within the organization and externally preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills, proven leadership ability, and the abilityto manage the requirements of others preferred.
Preferred data access/retrieval skills with extensive experience indata analysis, data manipulation using MS Excel, MS PowerBI, MS Access and/orother tools as provided.

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

Comprehensive Health Coverage:Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
Employer-Paid Coverages:Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
401(k) Plan:Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
PTO:Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
Additional Time off Benefits:Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
Career Development:Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
Exclusive Discounts:Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
Community & Engagement:Company and employee clubs at various locations