Materials Team Manager

Plexus • Appleton, WI

141d • $82,900 - $124,300

About The Position

This position serves as the customer liaison for a Customer Focus Team, representing both the strategic and tactical materials organizations. All customer related material requirements are interpreted and communicated by this position. This position will collaborate with both procurement and demand planning functions in support of the customer's requirements. This position will seek to maximize customer fulfillment requirements while adhering to Plexus' policies and goals.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Supply Chain, Operations Management or related field is required.
• Eight (8) or more years of related experience is preferred; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or equivalent experience.
• Three (3) or more years of equivalent industry experience required.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Self-starter with the ability to operate without constant direction.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment across various functional business groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Strong Google Workspace or MS Office skills with advanced knowledge of Excel.

Nice To Haves

• General office equipment and materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop inventory strategy to achieve targeted net inventory levels/days of inventory.
• Collaborates with Master Scheduler, Demand Analyst and/or Procurement Team to assure customer satisfaction, inventory days objectives and the site revenue plan are achieved.
• Execute timely submission of excess and obsolete material claims in accordance with the corporate process and customer contract.
• Review and approve purchase orders at appropriate signature level, assuring the recovery of applicable purchase price variance.
• Understand customer's financial metrics and be accountable for impact to Parts Contribution, purchase price variance, Materials Labor Cost, Inventory Levels, Obsolescence and Freight on corporate financial performance.
• Initiate, evaluate and monitor suggested corporate supply chain solutions in order to optimize procurement and deployment techniques.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels that support customer on time delivery goals and meet corporate objectives.
• Provide the voice of the customer input into the repricing process to address exposure risk, cost reduction or localization needs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings
• Opportunities for professional development
• Work-life balance
• Various perks to enhance the team member experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees