Materials Planning Manager

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.

Universal Instruments is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer

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

~ What "U" Can Do For You ~

Rewards Package:

• Competitive Compensation, Bonus Strategies, 401k Retirement Contribution Matching, Health Savings Options with Monthly Company Contributions and Investment Capability, Flexible Spending Options, Objective Merits, and Relocation Assistance.

Career Development:

• Relevant Tuition, Upskilling, and Certification Reimbursement, Mentorship, Merit System, Educational Institution Relations.

Work/Life Balance:

• Competitive Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Wellness Hours.

Health & Wellbeing:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and Other Supplemental Coverage Options.

Company Culture:

• Professional and Respectful Work Environment Driven by Our "6-C's" Core Values: Customer-Centric, Collaboration, Creativity, Character, Courage, and Community.

REQUIREMENTS

Universal Instruments is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced automation assembly equipment. Our solutions are used to build some of today's high-tech gadgets, and to create the most advanced technologies in the fast-moving electronics industry. From cell phones and tablets to infrastructure, industrial, automotive, military and medical products, our innovative solutions play an integral role in driving the future of technology!