Materials & IBP Manager

Moog•Torrance, CA

1d•$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 at its Torrance, California site. The role balances tactical execution and strategic planning to advance inventory management, demand and supply alignment, capacity reviews, and materials processes. It is based onsite at an aerospace plant and offers a 9/80 schedule option, with every other Friday off. The manager champions business transformation and continuous improvement in inventory management, IBP, and materials processes, and leads change management to achieve and sustain performance targets. The role provides subject matter expertise in materials processes, partners with Supply Chain and Operations to optimize inventory settings and support customer delivery commitments, and leads a team supporting master scheduling, IBP analysis, site execution, and strategic planning. The manager governs the site’s monthly IBP process, including Site Capability Reviews and executive planning reviews, to align demand, supply, capacity, inventory, and operational priorities across functions. Moog’s Military Aircraft Group designs and integrates flight control actuation systems for military aircraft. Moog employs 14,000 people in more than 20 countries. The role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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 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 interpersonal skills to manage conflicting interests among customers, contracts, program management, and manufacturing personnel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace, defense, or space manufacturing.
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 and ongoing process improvement in inventory management, IBP, and materials processes.
Provide change management leadership to achieve and sustain targeted performance levels.
Lead inventory process improvements using Value Stream Analysis and Improvement, Lean Thinking, and Six Sigma.
Develop project strategies, goals, and plans to improve inventory reduction practices.
Set program strategy, including DD versus MRP; establish inventory targets; conduct excess inventory reviews; and coordinate related training such as DDMRP, Planning, and Plan-For-Every-Part.
Track key business metrics and recommend and implement changes to meet inventory reduction objectives.
Establish regular management routines to drive execution, focus, and results on inventory initiatives.
Oversee execution and improvement of Materials processes with process owners and cross-functional teams in Torrance, and provide subject matter guidance on materials processes across Moog sites as needed.
Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to optimize part settings, maintain appropriate inventory levels, and support customer delivery commitments.
Investigate and resolve inventory inconsistencies and recommend ways to improve inventory turns.
Lead the site's IBP process, including monthly Site Capability Reviews and executive planning reviews.
Align demand, supply, capacity, inventory, and operational priorities with customer commitments and business objectives.
Govern the site's IBP process and coordinate alignment among Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and functional leadership teams.
Maintain the accuracy and integrity of data in the computer-based materials system through appropriate departmental controls and support for other departments maintaining the database.
Promote continuous improvement through employee involvement.
Lead and develop a team of Master Scheduling and IBP analytical resources supporting site execution and strategic planning objectives.

Benefits

Compensation package and bonus opportunities.
Matching 401(k).
Employee Stock Purchase Plan at select locations.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
Flexible paid time off, holidays, and parental leave program.
Relocation assistance.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Plan and supplemental benefit coverages.
Tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching, leadership development, and personal growth programs.
Warm, respectful, family-like culture driven by 12 core values.
Employee Resource Groups open to all.
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.