Materials Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and direct the materials and manufacturing planning, production control, material control functions associated with the support of plant manufacturing operation. 
• Develop performance measurements for department functions.  Sets aggressive improvement goals and report results on a regular basis. 
• Manage the planning and flow of materials and FGs to maximize delivery performance while optimizing inventory performance.
• Accountable for Inventory forecasting and inventory policies implementation. 
• Responsible for SIOP planning to support sister plants. 
• Supports INTERCOMPANY SIOP processes. 
• OTIF and PDSL for Mexicali plant 
• Manage a team of buyers and planners..  Increase productivity, professional development, and careers.
• Develop & create training plans to maximize workforce capability. 
• Conduct employee performance reviews and provide regular feedback.
• Schedule and conduct department meetings; foster employee engagement and ensure that business and operational goals are effectively communicated to employees.
• Manages all department projects and ensures the directions and anticipated results are in line with power business initiatives and priorities.
• Support the SIOP process and step in to lead as required 
• Identify, share, and implement best in class supply chain practices 
• Develop standard work, policies, and procedures in collaboration with other facilities Materials Managers and professional supply chain resources 
• Suggest and lead continuous improvement for your department and others 
• Manage Supplier held inventory programs to improve delivery, reduce lead-times and avoid E&O and risk to Vertiv 
• Collaborate with other departments to drive continuous improvement for Vertiv 
• Collaborate with other facilities and regions of the world to optimize inventory globally 
• ITC leader for Materials Department 
• Monitor capacities and product line delivery performance and daily throughputs. 
• Work with manufacturing operation to improve material flow through the plant and increase productivity 
• Drive Rigorous Operating Cadence (Tier Accountability).
• Other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or BS in Business Administration or related field 
• 5-10 years of experience 
• APICS or CPM certification preferred 
• Bilingual preferred 
• MBA or related advanced degree strongly preferred 
• Knowledge of SIOP and production scheduling dynamics 
• Experience leading cross-functional teams 

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an industrial, high mix job shop environment
• An excellent understanding of our manufacturing operations, supply chain management and appropriate Vertiv products
• Experience with ERP systems

 

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Please list all physical and environmental demands that may performed on a regular basis.
   

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• None