Global Materials (AI) Planning Manager

Gowan Company; Yuma (AZ); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gowan Company in Yuma, AZ seeks an experienced Materials Planner to manage inbound active ingredients, ensure optimal inventory, and support demand and production planning. You will oversee master data, MRPs, and supplier coordination to keep production on schedule.

The role requires 2–3 years in production planning or manufacturing operations, strong Excel and ERP/MRP skills, and lean manufacturing knowledge. Occasional travel may be required.

Formación

• Education in supply chain management, logistics, operations management, or related field.
• 2-3 years of production planning or manufacturing operations experience.
• Proficiency with ERP (Oracle preferred) and production planning software.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with MRP systems.
• Lean manufacturing principles knowledge.
• Occasional travel.

Responsabilidades

• Plan inbound active ingredients globally and manage planning activities, including reviewing POs and adjusting dates.
• Maintain item master data and MRP planning versions.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and drive global improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate in S&OP meetings and coordinate with demand, production, and quality groups.
• Maintain material flow and ensure timely deliveries; resolve supply issues to avoid shortages.
• Perform month-end tasks: verify receipts and notify accounting of in-transit status.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Herramientas

Oracle ERP

MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Ensures all active ingredients are available for use in line with the Global Demand Plan. The materials planning manager will ensure regional inventory levels support demand and conform to target stock levels; coordinate with suppliers, and work with logistics to ensure shipping schedule supports production and sales timings with a strong emphasis on supply chain optimization.

Executes the supporting activities to ensure active ingredients are ordered at the right time, quality, price and delivery terms agreed by Procurement Managers. Responsible for all transactions, master data processes and system updates supporting active ingredient inbound supply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Planning Activities:

• Responsible for the management of inbound active ingredients globally (HER, BIO, INS & FUN)
• Responsible for the management of all planning activities; review of all open POs, adjusting dates, running of MRP versions.
• Evaluate planned purchases and prepare specific reports.

AI Master Data:

• Responsible for the management of item master and item branch data for all active ingredients.
• Responsible for management of MRP Planning Versions.

Risk Management/Process Improvement:

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while capitalizing on opportunities for improvement.
• Drive initiatives at the global level, identify root causes for issues, implement systematic solutions, and develop tools to monitor performance (KPIs, trends).

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Actively participate in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings.
• Work closely with demand and production planners, formulation groups, quality control, and external formulation sites.
• Actively participate in monthly Supply Review Meeting
• Actively participate in the monthly Open Order Meeting

Inventory Management:

• Ensure optimal stock levels and alignment with the global annual inventory targets.
• Monitor global inventory levels and anticipate issues in advance to prevent production delays

Planning Execution:

• Responsible for maintaining adequate material flow based on demand/forecasting. This includes following through POs to ensure timely deliveries, accurate receipts, and resolution of any supply issues to prevent material shortages or delays.

Month-End Activities:

• Confirm PO receipts match warehouse documentation, confirm in-transit status of open POs, complete any pending receipts or transactions, and notify accounting regarding in-transit status.

Required education, knowledge:

• Education: Bachelor's degree Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in production planning or manufacturing operations
• Proficient in ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and production planning software
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
• Experience with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices
• Need to Travel: Occasionally

Required skills, abilities:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities