Position Summary
POSITION SUMMARY
Provide leadership of Materials Management activities for the Bowling Green facility in support of the Parker WIN Strategy. This role develops and executes strategies within a lean enterprise environment concentrating on people, organization, process and information technology. As a member of the plant leadership team, the Materials Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations to ensure the planning, procurement, and inventory control of the facility has alignment to meet demand requirements and ensure a premier customer experience.
SCOPE/SUPERVISION AND INTERACTION
Position will report to the Industrial Materials and Strategic Sourcing Manager and interacts closely with other functional leaders. The materials manager works with suppliers, business units, value streams, Sourcing, I/T and other appropriate resources to strategically plan and coordinate the flow of materials and information from customers through order fulfillment. Responsibilities include leadership of materials and production planning for the facility, shipping, receiving and inventory functions.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Promote and foster safe work environment
Functions as the plant process owner for inventory management and audits the processes to ensure policies and support of inventory goals and objectives
Leads the management of and corrective actions for late backlog
Implements a lean approach to materials management including material flow and inventory control
Supports demand forecasting and supply planning to ensure the availability of all materials and products at minimum cost
Supports the facility capacity planning/SIOP activities
Analyzes inventories, develops and executes plans to balance Inventory of Sales and optimize customer service
Establishes and implements standard re-order and delivery procedures
Analyzes customer LISC performance and leads the identification of root cause and corrective action related to on-time delivery
Employs data analysis and information technology to improve site/value stream(s) performance
Responsible for part data accuracy and the implementation of strategic MRP parameters to support customer experience
Communicates significant LISC and late backlog exposures with customer-facing functions
Creates development plans for materials management team members and ensure talent pipeline is in place for key functions
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree (4 Year) in Supply Chain or Operations Management, Business, Engineering or Other
Professional Certification –APICS or ISM preferred
Supply Chain Training Program –such as Parker Executive Development Program preferred
Experience:
Minimum of 3-5 years applicable experience in materials management, supply chain, or operations
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities
Working knowledge of SAP Materials Management and Production Planning modules
Demonstrated proficiency in MRP, Microsoft Programs
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts
Understanding of lean enterprise principles and practices
Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or parkerhannifin.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions. (“Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprintposter.pdfand http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocginasupplement.pdf
Drug Tests
Drug-Free WorkplaceIn accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
