Material Planning Manager

Parker Hannifin; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin seeks a Material Planning Manager to optimize inventory and coordinate material flow across divisions. You will plan production to meet orders and work with procurement to ensure timely replenishment, all while pursuing cost-effective operations.

Ideal candidates hold a 4-year degree in business, engineering, or materials management and have 3–5 years in inventory/production control, with strong analytical, technical, and communication skills; supply chain certs are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or materials management.
• 3–5 years in inventory and production control.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Advanced computer skills and familiarity with electronic processing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; lean principles knowledge.
• Certification in supply chain management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize division inventory levels and material flow.
• Plan and schedule production to meet orders while minimizing costs.
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely material replenishment.
• Lead inventory reduction initiatives and monitor backlog production.

Skills

Inventory management

Production planning

Analytical skills

Lean principles

Communication skills

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or materials management

Job description

Position Summary

The Material Planning Manager is responsible for analyzing, planning and managing the flow of materials to ensure they are provided according to schedule. The Material Planning Manager develops and implements strategies to keep inventory at a minimum without compromising customer expectations.

Scope / Supervision and Interaction

_X_ Has Direct Reports __ Does Not Have Direct Reports*
This position reports to the Division Materials Manager and interacts intra-divisionally with Logistics and Procurement. Will manage inventory and production control.

Essential Functions

• Manages and prepares division inventory relating to records, tracking of materials, changing business activity, quality of materials and stocking levels. Works closely with procurement to ensure reorder processes and timely delivery of materials are in place.
• Administers the development and implementation of an aggressive inventory reduction program limiting the division's exposure to excess inventory cost. Adjust inventory levels associated with any backlog production.
• Analyzes production requirements based on immediate sales orders and short/medium term forecast considering production resources (people, materials, equipment). Works with division management to determine within single or multi-plant production facilities the most cost-efficient utilization of production resources for on time delivery and minimization overall cost.
• Develops scheduling to establish sequence and lead times of manufacturing operations. Requires scheduling in weekly, monthly or longer production cycles.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in inventory and production control.
• 4 year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in supply chain management preferred and/or equivalent experience.
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
• Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand of electronic processing.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices.

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliation 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. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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