Materials & IBP Manager

Moog Inc.•Torrance, CA

2d•$130,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

Moog’s Military Aircraft Group is seeking a Materials & IBP Manager to lead inventory strategy, master scheduling, and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes across its Torrance site. The role balances tactical execution with strategic planning to improve inventory management, demand and supply alignment, capacity reviews, and materials processes. It is onsite at Moog’s aerospace plant in Torrance, California, and offers a 9/80 schedule option. The manager leads and governs the site’s IBP process, including monthly Site Capability Reviews and executive planning reviews, and oversees the master schedule, inventory performance, and materials planning. The role works across Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and functional leadership to align demand, supply, capacity, inventory, and operational priorities with customer commitments and business objectives. It also provides subject matter expertise and process oversight in collaboration with site process owners and cross-functional teams, with collaboration potentially extending to other Moog sites. The position leads a team of Master Scheduling and IBP analytical resources and drives business transformation, change management, continuous improvement, and inventory reduction. It requires maintaining the accuracy and integrity of materials-system data and partnering with Supply Chain and Operations to optimize inventory settings and support customer delivery commitments. The role reports to the Director, Quality Sys & Process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; desirable disciplines include Business, Engineering, or Industrial Management.
At least 7 years of experience in a Manufacturing Management role.
At least 7 years of experience in materials management, production planning, master scheduling, inventory management, and/or Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
Advanced business acumen, including data analysis, problem solving, project management, and team leadership.
Proven experience influencing and leading large teams.
Strong leadership and facilitation skills coordinating activities among groups of varying sizes and functional backgrounds.
Personal drive and human-relations skills to work through conflicting interests involving customers, contracts, program management, and manufacturing personnel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace, defense, or space manufacturing industries.
Ability to lead meetings with senior leadership.
Supply Chain certification, including APICS, and/or experience with Lean Management Systems.
Experience leading or participating in IBP, Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP), or Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

Champion business transformation initiatives and ongoing process improvement in inventory management, IBP, and materials processes.
Provide change-management leadership to achieve and sustain targeted performance levels.
Apply Value Stream Analysis and Improvement, Lean Thinking, and Six Sigma to lead inventory process improvements.
Develop project strategies, goals, and plans to improve inventory-reduction practices.
Set program strategy (such as DD versus MRP), inventory targets, and excess-inventory reviews; coordinate related training, including DDMRP, Planning, and Plan-For-Every-Part.
Track key business metrics and recommend and implement changes to meet inventory-reduction objectives.
Implement regular management routines to drive execution, focus, and results on inventory initiatives.
Oversee the execution and improvement of Materials processes with process owners and cross-functional teams, and provide Materials subject matter expertise.
Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to optimize part settings, establish appropriate inventory levels, and support customer delivery commitments.
Investigate and resolve inventory inconsistencies.
Recommend improvements to inventory turns to leadership.
Lead and govern the site’s IBP process, including monthly Site Capability Reviews and executive planning reviews, aligning demand, supply, capacity, inventory, and operational priorities.
Coordinate IBP across Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and functional leadership teams.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data in the computer-based materials system through departmental control procedures and support for other departments’ database-maintenance efforts.
Promote continuous improvement through employee involvement.
Lead and develop a team of Master Scheduling and IBP analytical resources supporting site execution and strategic planning.

Benefits

Compensation package and bonus opportunities.
Matching 401(k).
Employee Stock Purchase Plan participation at select locations.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
Flexible paid time off and holidays.
Parental leave program.
Relocation assistance.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, and supplemental benefit coverage.
Tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching, leadership development, and personal growth programs.
Employee Resource Groups.
Torrance site 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.