Integrated Business Plans Director – Performance Materials (PM)

Materion Corporation•Mayfield Heights, OH

About The Position

This role is charged with providing leadership, consultation and contribution on PM business system & process improvements. They will represent the PM product line as appropriate on enterprise-wide business system and process projects as well as continuous improvement initiatives. The Integrated Business Plans Director is responsible for the facilitation & enhancement of the PM S&OP process & system for all functional areas and regions for the business. This leader will ensure generation and communication of an appropriate product mix forecast to the planning team as well as key product line personnel. This role is responsible for the PM Integrated Business Process (IBP) and Master Data Management (MDM) execution and oversight. The role also ensures the functional teams timely creation and update of appropriate material masters as well as ensure their execution adheres to export compliance. This would also include Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance, Engineering, or Supply Chain or related
Strong, demonstrated computer skills (Office365, specifically Excel and PowerPoint)
Strong demonstrated knowledge of ERP & S&OP software solutions 8 years
Strong verbal and written communication skills – able to influence and drive change throughout an organization
Demonstrated successful interactions with various functions & organizational levels
Demonstrated success in leading process improvement
Demonstrated leadership capability
10 years professional experience
Strong, demonstrated computer skills (specifically Excel and PowerPoint)
Demonstrated comprehension and knowledgeable to leverage quantitative analysis
Demonstrably strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly considering significant interaction required with others
Must have ability to successfully interact with all functional areas & organizational levels.
Able to lead, direct & support multiple high impact projects & initiatives

Nice To Haves

MBA, Masters’ degree, Procurement professional certification (e.g. CIPP, CIAPP)
Previous experience leading planning, organizations preferred
Hands on experience & knowledgeable working in an ERP (enterprise resources planning) environment, SAP ECC 6.0 or HANA very strongly preferred
Hands-on experience & knowledgeable working & leading initiatives in an S&OP software solution, IBP in SAP preferred. 5 years
Ability to travel globally and work in a virtual environment
SAP knowledge

Responsibilities

Lead, consult, contribute & support directly via IBP team resources to PM business system & process improvements for all PM functional areas & regions. Coordinates closely with IT & business users to leverage software solutions.
Facilitate, enhance and continuously improve the S&OP process with users, including IT, to meet PM requirements. Lead, direct, and support critical forecasts. Facilitate and support PM Leadership forecast discussions, ensure system(s) reflect appropriate data. Ensure support for appropriate demand creation, supply response, and leadership review.
Ensure IBP-MDM material master data team executes timely creation of new material masters, updates and amends materials, assists business users in this area & trouble shoots issues as business situations dictate. Creates & maintains appropriate tools with IT and IBP team members.
Provide leadership, oversight, and guidance to IBP-MDM team members worldwide. Mentors & motivates team members, ensures proper tools, training & education is provided to meet team & company objectives.