Supply Chain and Materials Manager

Allegion Access Technologies•Farmington, CT

About The Position

The Supply Chain and Materials Manager leads materials management at Allegion’s Stanley Access Technologies site in Farmington, Connecticut. The role develops a motivated team and drives annual productivity savings, inventory reduction, customer satisfaction, supplier development, lead-time reduction, and customer order fill rates. It oversees shipping and receiving for purchased parts and finished goods and advances visual pull and MRP systems, configuration processes, and improvements that reduce cycle time and direct labor inefficiencies. The manager is responsible for site-wide purchasing, inventory control, material movement, supplier performance, and materials planning aligned with the published SIOP consensus plan. The position leads inventory accuracy and reduction efforts, supports customer service levels above 98%, manages sourcing productivity projects and supplier relationships, and drives continuous improvement using Managing Daily Improvement processes and Lean Six Sigma manufacturing principles. The role provides leadership for materials personnel and collaborates with Sourcing, Engineering, Sales, Production, Finance, and Enterprise Excellence. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the company does not intend to sponsor employment visas for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or above; preferably in Operations or Business.
At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing planning, procurement, receiving, material movement, inventory control, and material shipping.
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.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not intended for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with D365.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of responsibility for site materials management, optimizing purchasing, inventory control, material 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.
Facilitate programs, processes, and monitoring to consistently deliver customer service levels above 98%.
Develop, implement, and own sourcing productivity projects and improve supplier relationships.
Evaluate and manage vendor performance to meet Days of Supply Inventory targets, on-time delivery requirements, 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 staffing requirements.
Manage materials, suppliers, inventory, and Managing Daily Improvement activities consistent with Lean Six Sigma manufacturing principles.
Lead implementation, support, and compliance with Materials and SIOP standard-work playbook processes and systems, supporting fulfillment from production planning through 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, dental, and 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