Manager Materials Planning

FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 4+ years in people management and 6+ years in the field, or Master's degree with 2+ years in people management and 6+ years in the field.
  • Proven experience in materials planning, production schedules, and inventory control.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to manage core metrics and Key Process Indicators (KPIs).
  • Ability to develop and implement methods for WIP management on the manufacturing floor.
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams to ensure alignment in production processes.

Responsibilities

  • Develop methods to monitor and control material flow in manufacturing (WIP management).
  • Manage core metrics and KPIs to guide planning and production control teams.
  • Identify and act on opportunities and issues in scheduling and material supply.
  • Participate in the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process and support Master Planners.
  • Ensure transparency and alignment in the build process across teams.
  • Create and manage the production scheduling process.

Benefits

  • Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting.
  • 9X80 compressed work schedule for applicable roles.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development.
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment assistance.
  • Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays.
  • 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Manager, Materials Planning is responsible for creating the production and material schedules to meet on time delivery targets. In addition, this leader will coordinate with key stakeholders in purchasing and inventory control when adjustments are needed and troubleshoots complex issues as necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Develop methods and standards to measure and monitor flow and control of material on the manufacturing floors (WIP management)
  • Utilize and manage core metrics and Key Process Indicators to lead the planning and production control teams in order to ensure material supply meets production requirements
  • Work with the teams to capitalize on opportunities and issues such as what if scenarios, push outs and pull ins
  • Participate in SIOP process working closely, and serving as a backup, with the Master Planners to ensure job orders/WIP is in line with minimal compression
  • Work with peer groups to ensure alignment and transparency of the build process
  • Manage the development of the planning schedule


Qualifications

Experience:
  • Bachelors Degree: Minimum four (4) years of experience in people management. Minimum six (6) years of experience in field. OR Masters Degree: Minimum two (2) years of experience in people management. Minimum six (6) years of experience in field.


  • Additional Information

    This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.

    Other benefits include:
    • Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
    • 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
    • 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
    • Career Opportunity and Growth
    • Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
    • Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
    • 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

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