Stellantis

Material Planning Manager

Stellantis • $90K — $120K *
Kokomo, IN 46901In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or a related field
  • 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment focusing on production control, supply chain, or material handling
  • Proven knowledge and application of lean manufacturing principles
  • Demonstrated ability to direct the workforce to achieve Key Performance Indicators
  • Conflict resolution skills with professionalism and integrity
  • Ability to manage change effectively to meet business needs
  • Strong understanding of production control and supply chain systems and procedures
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations of plant production control activities
  • Manage inventory activities including audits and mitigation of excess materials
  • Oversee financial transactions related to production control
  • Promote lean management and Stellantis Industrial System activities
  • Lead safety, quality, and cost initiatives as set by the plant and corporate
  • Interact with all levels of staff, including executives and hourly workers
  • Direct a cross-functional team, focusing on employee hiring, training, and retention

Benefits

  • Participation in lean management initiatives and training
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Cross-functional team leadership experience
  • Engagement with executive leadership
  • Dynamic work environment with diverse operational responsibilities
Full Job Description
The Material Planning Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations associated with plant production control activities including: Parts Follow-Up, Plant Scheduling, Engineering Change Management, Inventory Records, Shipping/Receiving and Tool Stores Management. This role directly supports daily production, this individual acts as the centralized resource for Plant Production and Quality Operations, Material Logistics Management (MLM) Operations, Corporate Logistics, Corporate Scheduling, Supplier Delivery Risk Management (SDRM) and Engineering. The Material Planning Manager is also responsible for directly managing a cross-functional team of salaried bargaining and non-bargaining employees, accountable for employee hiring, training, performance and retention. The Material Planning Manager participates in and promotes lean Stellantis Industrial System activities.
  • Responsible for Manpower Management including Salary Employee Hiring, Training, Performance, SIS Involvement and Retention
  • Responsible for leading Inventory Management activities including Physical Inventory Audits, Excess and Obsolete Material Mitigation Activities and Parts Record Integrity
  • Responsible for Managing and Mitigating Financial Transactions associated to Production Control Operations
  • Participates in Stellantis Industrial System and Lean Management activities for the Logistics Customer Service (LCS) Pillar including use of WCM tools and methodologies and the completion of kaizen projects
  • Leads Safety, Quality and Cost initiatives set forth by the Plant and Corporate
  • Interacts with all levels of the organization including bargaining and non-bargaining hourly and salary employees as well as executive leadership


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or a related field
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment focused on production control, supply chain or material handling
  • Ability to demonstrate lean manufacturing knowledge and application
  • Ability to direct the workforce and deliver results on Key Performance Indicators
  • Experience in resolving conflicts with professionalism and integrity
  • Ability to adapt and manage change to support business needs
  • Strong understanding of the systems and procedures related to production control, supply chain or material handling
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in related field
  • Stellantis Industrial System Logistics Pillar knowledge
  • Experience Working in a Unionized Environment

About Stellantis

Stellantis is a multinational automotive manufacturer formed in 2021 by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA. The company designs, produces, and sells a wide range of vehicles under various brands, including Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroen, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. Stellantis operates in over 130 countries and has 14 brands in its portfolio. The company is committed to sustainable mobility and has set ambitious targets for reducing its carbon footprint and increasing the share of electric vehicles in its sales.
Learn more about Stellantis
Size
400,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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