Materials Planning Manager jobs in Virginia

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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Materials Planning Manager
  • Axalta
  • Front Royal, VA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description:

    The Materials Planning Manager is responsible for leading and managing the activities of the finished product procured planning team and the material requirements planning team for the Americas Refinish organization. The Materials Planning Manager is responsible to define, implement, and optimize supply chain strategies in support on business and/or procurement strategies and objectives, as well as evaluating the competitiveness of the supply chain with respect to service, cost and inventory.

    The company goals associated with this role are schedule optimization for material requirements planning, creating and maintaining efficient processes and management of their direct reports, forecasting and collaborating with all active vendors and suppliers for raw materials, reporting key metrics and being held accountable for global goals such as Supplier On Time/In Full, escalating concerns or constraints through the supply chain, operations and procurement leadership teams, and presence and representation within IBP (Integrated Business Planning) in the Supply Review.

    The role requires strong collaboration with the Supply Chain Director that they will report to. This role will also require close collaboration with the Americas Procurement teams, Detailed Scheduler(s), and Production Planners that support the Front Royal MFG plant, as well as active vendors and suppliers for raw materials and procured finished products.

    Primary Responsibilities

    • Key interface between Procurement, Operations, and Supply Chain.
    • Manages the material requirements planning team and incorporates Axalta Behaviors into everyday work; continue to drive sustainability within the team.
    • Agile interpretation of business needs to plant capacity.
    • Manage allocation scenarios; provide data updates on business needs to procurement team and supply impact to supply chain team.
    • Understands the procurement strategy and translating it into an executable plan in support of the business and functional strategies/COTs.
    • Meet business needs through integrated process, systems (SAP), use of technology.
    • Represents the risks associated with the procurement strategies and options/contingencies to mitigate them.
    • Understands and represents the limitations of IT systems. (SAP/OMP)
    • Understands and makes decisions based upon knowledge of upper quartile performance and the relationship and impact to the supply chain.
    • Represents TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) in procurement strategy discussions.
    • Understands the various planning time horizons (e.g. frozen, slush, liquid) as it relates to an accurate demand plan to suppliers.
    • Managing master data settings to support execution of plan.
    • Represents the supply chain capabilities for the short (0-3 months), mid (3-24 months), and long term (5-year plan) horizons.
    • Ensure a valid forecast is supplied to vendors in a timely fashion.
    • Identifies the appropriate models necessary for supply chain optimization and recommend actions to the Business Team.
    • Plays a gatekeeper role between procurement and EH&S requirements to assure product storage, shipment, and supply meets regulatory requirements.
    • Analyze demand swings on materials and validate changes and/or lift up issues for corrections to various Supply Chain roles.
    • Coordinator for new raw material setups in SAP for product replacements, re-formulations, and new product introductions.
    • Support localization of new product launches with regard to marketing strategies.


    Key KPI’s

    • Supplier Fulfillment On-Time & In-Full
    • Inventory (M$)
    • Inventory Days Supply (IDS)
    • SO & SL (Stock low & Stock outs)


    Qualification & Experience:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related discipline


    OR

    • Minimum five (5) years of relevant work experience in a planning function for a manufacturing company.


    Essential Skills/Knowledge:

    • Sound knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, demand and replenishment processes (MRP & DRP).
    • Experience of Planning of batch processes in coatings or related industry strongly preferred
    • Experience managing short term projects
    • Strong negotiation skills with the ability to reason and influence at all levels.
    • Strong communication and presentation skills.
    • Strong problem solving and analysis skills.
    • Ability to manage complexity and resolve conflicts that arise from balancing multiple priorities.
    • Proficient in SAP & planning tools, MS office applications.
    • Preferred knowledge of Six Sigma certification & Knowledge of Lean Methodologies


    Our Company:

    Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

    Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140 countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.
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MATERIALS PLANNING ANALYST III
  • TE Connectivity
  • Hampton, VA FULL_TIME
  • TE Connectivity's Materials Planning Teams are responsible for the plans, schedules, and monitoring of the movement of material through the production cycle. They determine quantity and order date for...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Facilities Project Manager
  • FACILITIES PLANNING & DESIGN
  • Stafford, VA FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Project Manager Department: Facilities Department Pay Grade: Administrator and Professional Scale Grade A06 Work Calendar: 12 month FLSA Status: Exempt GENERAL PURPOSE Under the supervision...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Materials Manager
  • Virginia Transformer Corp
  • Roanoke, VA FULL_TIME
  • US Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm said, “With what Virginia Transformer is doing, they are at the center of how we’re going to build out the backbone of our clean energy future.”Virginia Trans...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Aggregate and Mill Site Manager - Boxley
  • Summit Materials
  • Arvonia, VA FULL_TIME
  • Aggregate and Mill Site ManageArvonia, VirginiaCompensationSalary Range: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00STIP/BONUS OPPORTUNITYVEHICLE REIMBURSEMENT/MOTUSRelocation availableFLSA: Full Time/ExemptReady for a...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Manager V (M5) Facilities & Real Estate
  • Applied Materials
  • Ashland, VA FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionProvides leadership to managers and professional / technical staff. Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple sites or related teams. Develops business unit, department or ...
  • 8 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

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Income Estimation for Materials Planning Manager jobs
$110,536 to $153,855