Position Summary: The Director, Materials Planning & Logistics (MP&L) - Industrial Power Business is a senior leadership role within Methode Electronics' global Supply Chain organization. Reporting to the Vice President, Materials Planning & Logistics, this role is responsible for leading the end-to-end planning, inventory, and logistics strategy for Methode's rapidly expanding Global Industrial Power business.
This leader will drive operational excellence across MRP planning, supplier delivery performance, inventory optimization, production planning, and logistics execution, ensuring alignment with business growth, customer delivery commitments, and financial objectives; and will collaborate with customers, suppliers, and teams from Business development, Program Management, Operations and Customer Service to profitably execute the sales growth in this key business sector.
As part of the Global MP&L leadership team, the Director will partner with other MP&L leaders and play a key role in advancing Methode's global supply chain transformation, including the deployment of standardized planning processes, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), and integrated digital supply chain systems.
Position Responsibilities:- Lead the MP&L strategy and execution for Methode's Industrial Power business, aligning supply chain capabilities with growth and profitability goals.
- Manage differing supply-chain dynamics across channels: both high-volume/low-mix make to order, and replenishment cycles based on make to stock service strategies
- Provide leadership across planning, supplier delivery performance, inventory management, logistics, and customer delivery execution.
- Leverage data to track KPIs, monitor performance, identify trends and provide insights to senior leadership, driving relentlessly for performance and customer satisfaction.
- Drive improvements in OTIF delivery, inventory turns, working capital efficiency, and logistics cost performance.
- Lead the deployment and maturation of S&OP / S&OE processes and standardized planning disciplines for the Industrial Power business unit.
- Support the rollout of Methode's Integrated Supply Chain Operating System and other supply chain transformation initiatives.
- Partner closely with Operations, Procurement, Finance, Sales, Program Management, HR, and IT to align operational plans and resolve supply chain challenges.
- Collaborate with Sales and Project Managers to ensure supply continuity for strategic projects, transfers and customer initiatives.
- Lead and develop a high-performing MP&L team across multiple sites, building strong leadership capability and accountability.
- Provide ongoing coaching and development opportunities to team members to improve skills, knowledge and customer interactions.
- Ensure accuracy of customer master data, pricing, billing and administration of credits and debits.
- Manage and resolve supplier, operational, and customer delivery escalations.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and supply chain governance standards.
- Lead MP&L reporting, performance management, and budget planning for the Industrial Power business unit.
Measures of Success:- Revenue & EBITDA Performance
- Customer Delivery On-Time In-Full (OTIF)
- Inventory Turns
- Supplier Delivery On-Time In-Full (OTIF)
- Freight as % of Sales
Core Competencies- Proven ability to lead in a large, matrixed organization, with a strong track record of collaboration, influence, and results.
- Skilled in managing a multi-cultural team, with sensitivity to diverse perspectives and an inclusive leadership style.
- Track-record of orchestrating a multi-customer, multi-channel, multi-team supply chain ecosystem
- Review and develop organizational and functional capabilities to ensure both current and future business needs are met
- In coordination with the leadership team, create and drive the culture of people, performance, compliance, and improvement
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess risks, develop response strategies, and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances, think critically under pressure, and make informed decisions in fast-paced and unpredictable environments.
- Ability to manage through uncertainty and drive transformation into an unstructured, start-up business unit environment
Qualifications:Required
- Fluent English Language
- Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or equivalent discipline
- 12+ years of experience in supply chain or materials management
- 7+ years of leadership experience in planning, logistics, or supply chain operations
- Experience within Automotive, Industrial, Electronics, or Manufacturing industries
- Strong knowledge of S&OP, inventory management, forecasting, and production planning
- Experience of driving Continuous Process Improvements to deliver business change
- Availability for domestic and international travel, as required at a minimum of 25%
Preferred
- MBA or MSc in Supply Chain or related field
- APICS / ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP)
- Six Sigma or Lean certification
- 3-5years experience planning, leading, and executing global supply chain initiatives
- Spanish, or Mandarin Language would be an advantage
Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks including using a computer for typing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally do immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties, frequent standing for varied amounts of time to perform various duties, frequent walking for varied amounts of time to perform various duties. Squat or bend to perform various duties. Occasionally climb stairs.
Benefits and Perks
Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.
Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.
Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
