Division Materials Manager

Division Materials Manager

Group: Aerospace Group N. America

Division: Braking Systems

Location : USA AKRON OH

Job Family : Supply Chain/Logistics

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Oct 21, 2026

Job ID : 69552

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At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Position Summary

The Division Materials Manager role will provide leadership of Materials Management activities for the division in support of the Parker WIN Strategy. Will develop and execute strategies within a lean enterprise environment concentrating on Talent Leadership, Customer Experience, Risk Mitigation, and Cash Generation. The Division Materials Manager will report to the Division Supply Chain Manager and will lead materials management team members. This role will work with suppliers, business units, procurement, planners, IT and other appropriate resources to strategically plan and coordinate the flow of materials and information from customers through order fulfillment.

Essential Functions

• Promote and foster safe work environment

• Drive the talent development process within the material function to increase the talent and skillsets of the division supply chain team.

• Accountable for division 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.

• Deployment of SIOP & Capacity Expansion

• Ensure all the division’s material management policies are consistent with the inventory control objectives of the Corporation.

• Actively participates with Division management to resolve conflicts from unpredictable variances affecting the master schedule. (changing priorities, engineering changes, material shortages, scrap/repairs, labor shortages, machine availability).

• Facilitate Kanban, materials requirement planning technique, throughout division.

• Facilitate PFEP & Visual Market Management (MTS/MTO Stocking Strategy, Kanban, FIFO Lanes, Spike order management, lot sizing and lead time reviews)

• Drive inventory-reduction initiatives while maintaining required customer service levels and production continuity. (Clear to Build Deployment & Compliance, Receipt, WIP and FG Flow)

• Manage obsolete, excess, slow-moving, and nonconforming inventory through root-cause analysis and corrective action.

• Deploying Planning Information Standards (Master Planning, Optimizer, Heijunka / Locked Schedule in Sequence, Tracking Adherence Linked TIB, Order Book OTP/OTR process)

• Material Management (Accuracy/Compliance/Cycle Counting/Physical Inventory)

• Promote and foster safe work environment

• Manages overall strategic planning practices

• Implements a lean approach to materials management including material flow and inventory control

• Completes demand forecasting and supply planning to ensure the availability of all materials and products at minimum cost

• Collaborates with business partners to optimize customer experience by utilizing buying and reselling strategies and warehouse management

• Establishes and implements standard re-order and delivery procedures

• Balances supply with demand through Sales and Operations Planning implementation and execution with the minimum amount of Parker’s capacity

• Utilizes forecasting tools to create effective demand management processes

• Employs data analysis and information technology to improve division performance

• Responsible for part data accuracy (item master)

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree required, preferably in Supply Chain or Operations Management, Business, or Engineering

APICS/ASCM certification, such as CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD.

• 5+ years applicable experience in operations, supply chain management and/or materials management in a manufacturing environment with experience leading a team.

• Experience identifying and implementing automation, reporting, analytics, and process-improvement opportunities to improve planning accuracy, material visibility, operational efficiency, and division performance.

• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic materials initiatives, communicate priorities clearly, manage competing demands, and drive sustainable results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Experience identifying and implementing automation, reporting, analytics, and process-improvement opportunities to improve planning accuracy, material visibility, operational efficiency, and division performance.

• Demonstrated proficiency in SAP, MRP, Microsoft Programs

• 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.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team!Our competitive package includes:

Competitive Compensation

• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.

• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay

• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay

Career development and tuition reimbursement

• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.

• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.

• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

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.

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. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

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