Supply Chain and Materials Manager

Allegion•Farmington, CT

9d•$117,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain and Materials Manager is responsible for materials management at the Stanley Access Technologies site in Farmington, Connecticut. The role develops a highly motivated team and drives year-over-year productivity savings, inventory reduction, and customer satisfaction. It oversees purchasing, inventory control, materials movement, supplier performance, and shipping and receiving for purchased parts and finished goods. The manager develops supplier selection and relationships, reduces lead times, improves customer order fill rates, expands visual pull and MRP capabilities, and improves configuration processes to reduce cycle times and direct-labor inefficiencies. The manager leads materials planning and pull systems aligned with the published SIOP consensus plan, promotes inventory accuracy and reduction, and supports customer service levels above 98%. The position also leads materials personnel and continuous improvement, ensures Materials and SIOP standard-work processes are followed, and collaborates across functions to support strategic business goals. Work is guided by Lean Six Sigma manufacturing principles and Allegion values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Operations or Business.
At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing planning, procuring, receiving, movement of material, inventory control, and shipping of material.
Expert knowledge of pull systems and lean manufacturing techniques.
Strong analytical skills.
Bias for action and change, with strong problem-solving skills.
Knowledge and use of MRP systems.
Strong negotiating skills.
Strong sourcing knowledge and experience.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong project management skills.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; the company does not intend to provide employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with D365.

Responsibilities

Serve as the site’s primary point of responsibility for materials management, optimizing purchasing, inventory control, materials movement, and supplier performance measurement.
Develop, implement, and maintain materials planning and pull systems aligned with the published SIOP consensus plan.
Improve inventory accuracy through regular cycle counting and annual physical inventory, and organize and execute inventory reduction projects.
Develop programs, processes, and monitoring to consistently deliver customer service levels above 98%.
Develop and own sourcing productivity projects and improve supplier relationships.
Evaluate and manage vendor performance to meet Days of Supply Inventory targets, on-time delivery expectations, and quality specifications.
Track and communicate industry trends, competitive situations, commodity price trends, and supply-and-demand dynamics to relevant associates.
Provide follow-up and recovery plans for out-of-stock, low-stock, and excess inventory items.
Improve material information flow and develop countermeasures for underperforming processes and suppliers using Managing Daily Improvement processes.
Promote employee engagement and continuous improvement to meet safety, quality, delivery, lead-time, and cost objectives.
Select, develop, evaluate, and organize materials personnel; implement professional development programs and assign jobs according to staff requirements.
Manage materials, suppliers, inventory, and Managing Daily Improvement activities consistent with Lean Six Sigma manufacturing principles.
Lead implementation, support, and compliance of Materials and SIOP standard-work playbook processes and systems across production planning, procurement, warehousing, and shipment.
Collaborate with Sourcing, Engineering, Sales, Production, Finance, and Enterprise Excellence to support strategic business goals.
Create a team-building environment that promotes Allegion values among direct and indirect reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Unlimited paid time off
401(k) plan with a 6% company match and no vesting period
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
Short-term and long-term disability insurance paid for by Allegion
Term life insurance, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Voluntary wellness program with monetary rewards for completed wellness activities
Employee discounts through Perks at Work
Community involvement and opportunities to give back
CliftonStrengths assessment and coaching
Bonus eligibility