Master Scheduling and Inventory Optimization Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Your mission

Orchestrate an end-to-end supply chain that is reliable, lean, and data-driven across Monroe and its offsite locations—spanning Master Scheduling, Materials Planning, Warehouse Management, Receiving, Sequencing, Shipping, and Inventory Control—while overseeing planning and purchasing for nonproduction materials and services.

• Master scheduling and production control that stabilizes the plan and aligns to customer demand.
• Materials planning with robust SAP master data and disciplined MRP usage.
• Warehouse, receiving, sequencing, shipping, and distribution logistics that run efficiently and safely.
• Nonproduction procurement, including services and indirects.
• Customer service partnership to meet delivery and information-quality requirements.
• IT collaboration to support supply-chain-related systems in the plant.

• ≥95% inventory accuracy sustained via cycle-count governance and a semi-annual physical inventory reconciliation program.
• Reduced inventory days with right-sized safety stocks to absorb demand variability without disrupting operations.
• $0 expedited inbound and outbound freight through proactive planning and supplier alignment.
• On-time, just-in-time availability of packaging, raw material, WIP, and components; rapid resolution of critical shortages.
• Launch readiness: new product introductions executed with correct SAP master data, forecast alignment, initial inventory build, and purchase orders in place.
• Continuous optimization of supply chain processes and cost, reflected in KPI improvements for inventory mgmt., planning, freight, packaging, and Nonproduction materials (Including recyclables).
• Standards defined, implemented, and improved for consistent, scalable operations.
• Annual Budget/Plan for Materials, Freight, Packaging, and Nonproduction purchasing developed and controlled to plan.

• Lead and mentor materials and logistics personnel; when applicable, select, hire, set expectations, and manage performance.
• Monitor and report KPIs, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Ensure efficient and effective incoming, warehousing, and distribution logistics.
• Maintain an efficient, stable production planning and controlling process.
• Partner with Customer Service to fulfill plant supply chain requirements (delivery service, information quality).
• Plan, organize, lead, and control any additional activities required to run the function effectively.

• Bachelor’s degree (four-year college or university).
• 8–10 years of related manufacturing materials management experience focused on procurement, production planning, and inventory control.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and operations.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Supplier Management
• Vendor & Supplier Management
• ERP & MRP Systems
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Inventory Management & Control
• ISO 14001 Certification Experience

• Warehouse Management Software (SAP)
• ERP Software (JD Edwards)

Employer will not sponsor visas for position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis.

ConMet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). Ensuring fair wages is an important Company value. Accordingly, the Company will not pay wages to any employee at a rate less than the Company pays to other employees for work that is substantially equivalent and requires comparable skills unless a bona fide factor justifies a pay differential. The Company prohibits pay disparity based on Protected Characteristics or prior salary history. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees for discussing compensation.