Universal Instruments Corporation

Materials Planning Manager

Universal Instruments Corporation • $95K — $115K *
Conklin, NY 13748In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field required
  • 8+ years of experience in materials planning, inventory, and warehouse stock control
  • 3+ years of functional team management experience
  • Strong knowledge of MRP systems implementation and utilization
  • Preferred experience with SAP ERP.

Responsibilities

  • Develop production plans based on forecasted business demands
  • Manage Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
  • Analyze and evaluate inventory and delivery issues
  • Provide shipping and inventory data to financial management
  • Develop and approve information systems for various operational controls
  • Carry out organizational policy and applicable laws concerning workforce management
  • Implement cross-training and workforce planning activities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness offerings
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description
DESCRIPTION

Summary:

This role will direct and administer materials management, scheduling and production planning activities, including control of all aspects of inventory for the division.

Principal Accountabilities: (Functional)
  • Develops production plans which respond to forecasted business demands.
  • Responsible to manage the Sales and Operations Planning. (S&OP)
  • Analyzes and evaluates inventory and delivery problems.
  • Provides shipping and inventory data to financial management.
  • Develops and/or approves information systems for manufacturing control, order entry, customer service and statistical reporting.
  • Performs other job related duties as required.


Principal Accountabilities: (General Supervisory)
  • Carries out organizational policy and applicable State and Federal laws, including interviewing, hiring, training employees, planning, assigning and directing work and appraising performance.
  • Interprets company policies to employees and enforces all safety regulations.
  • Assures efficient and economical utilization of materials, improvement of methods, and elimination of wasteful practices within the department; may include budget development and control.
  • Develops workforce planning and utilization programs to satisfy actual and projected requirements. Includes the scheduling of overtime and cost/effective use of temporary services.
  • Implements cross-training activities and plans for employees under his/her direction with specific attention toward the development of a highly flexible workforce.
  • Establishes and implements team/individual Critical Success Factors, including the measurement and documentation of the progress of each employee toward the established goals.
  • Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists employees in solving work-related problems.
  • Performs other job-related duties as required.


Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in relative field is required.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in materials planning, inventory, and warehouse stock control.
  • Minimum 3 years of functional team management.
  • Notable knowledge and experience in the implementation and utilization of MRP systems.
  • SAP ERP experience is preferred.


Responsibility for Quality Procedures or Direct Product Quality:
  • Adheres to Universal Quality System policies and procedures and uses Total Cycle Time principles and standard problem solving tools to continuously improve work processes.


Physical Demands:
  • Requires the ability to use a computer on a frequent basis.
  • May have to remain stationary for extended periods, but be mobile enough to navigate through work areas.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and in giving presentations.


Target Annual Base Pay: $95,000 - $115,000 + Bonus + Robust Benefits

About Universal Instruments Corporation

Universal Instruments Corporation is a manufacturing company that produces advanced automation and assembly equipment for the electronics industry. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Conklin, New York. Universal Instruments Corporation offers a range of products, including surface mount technology (SMT) equipment, through-hole technology (THT) equipment, and automation solutions. The company serves a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, and medical. Universal Instruments Corporation has locations throughout the United States, as well as in Europe and Asia.
Learn more about Universal Instruments Corporation
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$5 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$100 million
* Ladders Estimates

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