Manager Regional Materials

Mayville Engineering Co. Brand•Defiance, OH

23h

About The Position

The Manager Regional Materials leads material planning, inventory management, and related functions across several manufacturing facilities. The role is responsible for the Demand Planning Materials team and serves as a regional leader, using systems and database approaches to meet business needs. It also represents the customer in planning, scheduling, and materials functions and supports continuous improvement in cost, quality, safety, and delivery.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience leading a successful team.
Strong problem-solving and analysis skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
Proficiency in production planning software and tools, such as ERP/MRP systems.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Seven years of experience in production control, material management, or a related area.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute best practices for material planning and inventory management.
Own material planning for purchased components to meet the demand plan.
Plan and schedule material flow to ensure appropriate warehousing and distribution of raw material, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
Ensure the Master Production Schedule (MPS) aligns with divisional SIOP volume and the demand plan.
Maintain inventory levels of raw material, work-in-progress, and finished goods consistent with business requirements and working capital targets.
Oversee capacity planning using appropriate tools and analyses to support smooth production output.
Ensure customer scorecards, escalations, and order commitments are executed consistently.
Serve as the Voice of the Customer in planning, scheduling, and materials functions.
Plan, direct, and execute the Demand Planning Materials team’s activities using a systems and database approach.
Identify, plan, and implement activities to reduce costs while improving quality, safety, and delivery methods.
Implement and drive continuous improvement through change management and best practices.
Lead, mentor, and manage the team, providing guidance and support and fostering a collaborative, high-performing work environment.
Lead materials activities across several manufacturing facilities as a regional leader.
Complete other projects as required.