MPL Manager

American Air Filter International • Smithfield, NC

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About The Position

The Material Planning and Logistics Manager will be responsible for materials planning, procurement, warehouse, and shipping/receiving functions. This role requires mastery of ERP - MRP, master scheduling, and supplier management. The MP&L manager will also be responsible for staffing and talent development within the Shipping, Receiving, Traffic, and Inventory Control Teams.

Requirements

• B.S., Supply Chain Management or Business discipline is required
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• 5 – 10 years direct experience using ERP – MRP systems
• Minimum of 5-10 years of broad background experience in warehouse management, procurement and materials management and related MRP, DRP, or product-specific forecasting in a manufacturing environment.
• Over 4 years of experience in a Lean manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on type of manager who possesses a high level of drive, integrity, and energy.
• Strong leadership qualities are essential.
• Ability to motivate subordinates and peers and to work toward common objectives through communications.
• Quantitative analytical and project management skills, a strong understanding of integrated supply chain and logistics concepts, the ability to coordinate multiple customer needs and requirements, and outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.

Nice To Haves

• CPIM/APICS certification is preferred.
• Prior experience with BPICS in manufacturing industry would be a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for on-time customer delivery performance, customer order management, planning customer transportation, and all materials functions, policies, and programs including forecasting manpower and facilities requirements.
• Develops strategies to ensure continuous supply and timely procurement of raw materials and supplies to maintain maximum production levels at optimum costs consistent with quality and quantity specifications.
• Manages, controls, and directs staff to achieve Materials profit and loss objectives including minimization of excess and obsolete inventory and dramatically increasing annual inventory turns.
• Ensure safe work practices in accordance with the Company Safety Program, as well as ensuring compliance with regulatory agency rules and regulations such as OSHA.
• Establishes procurement standards, policies, and key vendor relationships/partnerships.
• Drives cost reduction initiatives and technology improvements.
• Manages supplier relationships; establishes and meets supplier quality standards.
• Staffs, structures, and maintains a productive team of highly skilled employees; is a member of Senior Staff.
• Coordinates with Customers, Project Managers, and Production Managers to see that all materials are delivered to production according to schedule.
• Manages in-plant inventories, controls and directs staff to achieve Materials profit and loss objectives including minimization of excess and obsolete inventory and dramatically increasing annual inventory turns.
• Responsible for accurate and regular inventory cycle counts, and controls.
• Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures and material control systems according to ISO procedures.
• Review, plan and approve purchase orders and change notices.
• Responsible for disposition of excess and obsolete materials.
• Report to Senior Management regularly with regards to objectives, goals, accomplishments and expectations.
• Responsible to train and develop the organization to understand critical concepts and principles of Lean and world class materials management.
• Participate in strategic meetings to ensure continuity and opportunities for improvement are captured and addressed systematically.
• Responsible for data integrity for the AS400 MRP/ERP and SAP.
• Responsible for migrating from AS400 to SAP MRP/ERP platforms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager