Materials Planning Manager jobs in Indiana

The Materials Planning Manager provides support to production scheduling on all material flow issues to meet production schedules and customer requirements. Manages the materials and inventory planning functions. Being a Materials Planning Manager requires a bachelor's degree. Interfaces with product line coordinators on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments. In addition, Materials Planning Manager typically reports to a Head of a Unit/Department. The Materials Planning Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Working as a Materials Planning Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Materials Planning and Inventory
  • Conn Selmer
  • Elkhart, IN FULL_TIME
  • Description

    At Conn Selmer, we're passionate about music and dedicated to producing the highest-quality instruments for musicians of all skill levels. As a member of our organization, we seek candidates who possess the following values: Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Inclusivity, and Innovation. Please see our Conn Selmer website (www.connselmer.com) for more information about who we are.

    The Director of Materials Planning and Inventory reports to the Senior Director of Operations and Distribution. Responsible for developing and maintaining demand plans based on historical demand trend, sales forecasts and product development cycles and resolving changes in demand for all aspects of manufacturing. Responsible for forecast activities associated with demand planning, including creation and optimization of the inventory and operation planning process. Design and execute new business processes to support improved and accurate integrated forecasting between supply chain, manufacturing, distribution center operations, product development and finance. Build new ways of working to regularly adjust automated and manual inventory controls to optimize company resources. Evaluate like vendor purchasing activities between all manufacturing sites to optimize spend and support vendor efficiencies. Responsible for ERP system hygiene for components and raw materials.

    Responsibilities

    • Manage the effective utilization of the MRP functionality and keep raw materials and component inventory at optimal levels
    • Control, measure, project and regulate efficient inventory levels of purchased materials in support of operations
    • Accountable for cycle counting performance and RCA of inventory discrepancies at manufacturing sites.
    • Analyze production specification and plant capacity data and perform calculations to determine daily capacity and bottlenecks. Provide suggestions to resolve bottlenecks in capacity and flow
    • Ensure excess and obsolete inventories are minimized and managed per company policies.
    • Provide direction in production planning and material management practices for our operating units.
    • Develop and communicate operating procedures in the use of the MAPICS/D365 planning, scheduling, and inventory system.
    • Develop and lead KPI’s across vendor performance and inventory levels.
    • Operational gate keeper on new SKU request process
    • Provide guidance to the manufacturing and sourcing groups and lead strategic projects as requested.
    • Work directly with the Business Transformation Team and IT on improving our systems surrounding forecasting, master scheduling and materials planning.
    • Communicate extensively with people internal and external to the organization using oral, written, and graphic methods as required.
    • Provide input for the development of departmental budget.
    • Key operational team member to support product development (stage gate) process and integration

    Qualifications

    • Business degree in materials, logistics or industrial engineering or equivalent
    • APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) highly preferred
    • Minimum 10 years of supply chain planning experience
    • Proficiency in computer systems – MAPICS, AS 400, Excel, Word, Dynamics 365
    • Excellent communicator, both spoken and written
    • Proficient user of MS Office, Excel, Word, Power Point
    • Highly experienced managing product launches and phase outs
    • Ability to work well under deadlines and pressure
    • Proven organizational and leadership skills
    • Support individual development by providing coaching, feedback and reinforcement
    • Team Building – Strong team player
    • Excellent analytical ability
    • An ability to think ahead, plan, and prepare action plans to achieve results
    • Proven ability to work with top-level executives and managers
    • Contribute to discussions, actions, and projects; respond positively to requests for information and suggestions
    • Requires occasional overnight travel (up to 20%) by land and/or air
    • Requires long periods of sedentary work
    • Requires long periods of walking, standing
    • Requires repetitive upper body movement – keyboarding and monitor use
  • 10 Days Ago

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Director of Materials Planning & Inventory
  • TalentSource
  • Elkhart, IN FULL_TIME
  • The Director of Materials Planning and Inventory reports to the Senior Director of Operations and Distribution. Responsible for developing and maintaining demand plans based on historical demand trend...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Materials Planning Specialist
  • Morales Group
  • Edinburgh, IN FULL_TIME
  • SUMMARY: The Production Data Specialist is a diverse role that works closely with Production and Controlling to ensure the accuracy of master data for product and production processes, availability of...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Materials Manager
  • Optimal Staffing
  • Elkhart, IN FULL_TIME
  • Job OverviewMaterials manager must have experience in supply chain and inventory control. You are characterized by excellent organizational and record-keeping skills. Attention to detail and problem-s...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Materials Manager
  • Cummins Inc.
  • Seymour, IN FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionMaterials ManagerOur culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL . We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today’s most inno...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Materials Manager
  • Kirby Risk
  • Lafayette, IN FULL_TIME
  • Purchasing Role—Lafayette/Indianapolis, IN Ready for a challenge? We need someone to ensure our Distribution Center and branch locations are fully stocked and ready to supply all our customers. Specif...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Materials Planning Manager
  • RAM Mounts
  • Seattle, WA
  • Founded in 1995, National Products began supplying the world with our industry leading RAM Mounting Systems. Relied on b...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Specialist, Materials Planning & Management
  • BeiGene
  • Hopewell, NJ
  • **General Description:** The Materials Management Sr. Specialist will be responsible for managing the material planning ...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Materials Planning Manager
  • Synergy Talent Solutions
  • We are seeking Materials Planning Manager. The Materials Planning Manager leads a team of Material Planners, with the re...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Materials Planning Manager
  • Silgan
  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • Join a great team as a Materials Planning Manager! What we offer: Excellent salary & comprehensive benefits including me...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Materials Planning Manager
  • TruRoots Company
  • Dedham, MA
  • About the job Materials Planning Manager TruRootswas created with a clear vision...to nourish our families, community, a...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Material Planning Manager (Hybrid) - Plainsboro, NJ
  • DSM
  • Material Planning Manager Plainsboro, NJ Hybrid M14 As a Material Planning Manager, you will lead a team responsible for...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Materials Management Manager
  • NetWolves
  • Tampa, FL
  • Position Summary: The Materials Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations of the warehouse, inventory mana...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manager of Materials Management
  • Global Life Science Hub
  • Fort Dodge, IA
  • Global Life Science Hub is recruiting on behalf of a leading global CDMO. This organization specializes in providing com...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

Indiana /ˌɪndiˈænə/ (listen) is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern and Great Lakes regions of North America. Indiana is the 38th largest by area and the 17th most populous of the 50 United States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th U.S. state on December 11, 1816. Indiana borders Lake Michigan to the northwest, Michigan to the north, Ohio to the east, Kentucky to the south and southeast, and Illinois to the west. Before becoming a territory, various indigenous peoples and Native Americans inhabited Indiana for thousands of ye...
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Income Estimation for Materials Planning Manager jobs
$106,899 to $148,793