Materials & IBP Manager

Moog Military Aircraft LLC; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Relocation assistance

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Moog Military Aircraft Group in Torrance, CA is seeking a Materials & IBP Manager to lead inventory strategy, master scheduling, and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) across the site. You will govern the IBP process, oversee the master schedule, and drive inventory performance with strategic and tactical leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 7+ years in manufacturing/materials leadership, with strong data analysis, problem solving, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Industrial Management.
• 7+ years in Manufacturing Management.
• 7+ years in materials management, production planning, master scheduling, inventory management and/or IBP.
• Strong data analysis, problem solving and project management skills.
• Proven ability to influence and lead large cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead IBP process and site capability reviews.
• Oversee master schedule and inventory performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in materials processes.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for demand-supply alignment.
• Develop training and governance for IBP and related processes.

Skills

Manufacturing management

Materials management

Production planning

Master scheduling

Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

Data analysis

Problem solving

Project management

Team leadership

Facilitation

Influencing large teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Industrial Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title: Materials & IBP Manager

Reporting To: Director, Quality Sys & Process

Work Schedule: Onsite – Torrance, CA

Moog's Military Aircraft Group has an immediate opening for a Materials & IBP Manager to lead inventory strategy, master scheduling, and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes across the site. You will govern the site's IBP process, oversee the master schedule, manage inventory performance, and provide leadership for materials planning processes. You will balance tactical execution with strategic planning to drive operational excellence across inventory management, demand and supply alignment, capacity reviews, and materials processes. Reporting to our Director, you will have a 9/80 schedule option and work onsite at our aerospace plant in Torrance, CA.

Moog’s Military Aircraft Group is a global leader in designing primary and secondary flight control actuation systems (FCAS) for military aircraft. We design and integrate FCAS systems for cutting edge aircraft like the F-35 Lightning II and the V280 Valor next generation tiltrotor Aircraft. Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs 14,000 employees in 20+ countries.

To be considered for the role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor’s Degree (desirable disciplines are Business, Engineering, or Industrial Management)
• 7+ years of experience in a Manufacturing Management role
• 7+ years of experience in materials management, production planning, master scheduling, inventory management, and/or Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
• Advanced level of business acumen, including data analysis, problem solving, project management and team leadership
• Proven experience in influencing and leading large teams.
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills in the coordination of activities among variable sized groups of different functional backgrounds
• Personal drive and human relations skills to deal with the conflicting interests of customers, contracts, program management and manufacturing personnel

It’d be great if you also had:

• Experience in the aerospace, defense or space manufacturing industries
• Ability to lead meetings with senior leadership
• Certification in Supply Chain, including APICS, and/or experience in Lean Management Systems
• Experience leading or participating in Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP), or Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes
• Experience with SAP

As a Materials & IBP Manager, you will:

• Champion business transformation initiatives and ongoing process improvement in inventory management, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), and materials processes.
• Provide change management leadership to ensure we achieve and sustain our targeted performance levels.
• Provide the knowledge, leadership and experience with Value Stream Analysis and Improvement, Lean Thinking and Six Sigma necessary to lead inventory process improvements.
• Develop project strategies, goals, and plans that enable the organization to improve inventory reduction practices.
• Be directly responsible for program strategy (e.g. DD vs. MRP), setting inventory targets, excess inventory reviews, and coordinating related training; for example, Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP), Planning, Plan-For-Every-Part, etc.
• Track and monitor effectiveness of key business metrics; recommend and implement changes as needed to ensure inventory reduction objectives are met.
• Implement regular management routines to drive execution, focus and results on inventory initiatives.
• Provide oversight for the execution and improvement of Materials processes, in collaboration with individual process owners and cross-functional teams within Torrance.
• This position maintains subject matter expertise for the purpose of providing the Materials “How To”. This collaboration is also expected to expand to reach across other Moog sites, as needed.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to optimize part settings to drive right levels of inventory, and support customer delivery commitments.
• Investigate and resolve inconsistencies with inventory. Make recommendations to leadership to improve inventory turns.
• Lead the site's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, including monthly Site Capability Reviews and executive planning reviews.
• Ensure demand, supply, capacity, inventory and operational priorities are aligned to meet customer commitments and business objectives.
• Provide leadership and governance for the site's Integrated Business Planning process, ensuring alignment between Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and functional leadership teams.
• Assure the accuracy and integrity of the data in the computer-based materials system by maintaining appropriate control procedures within the department and by supporting efforts of other departments to maintain the database.
• Promote Continuous Improvement through employee involvement.
• Lead and develop a team that includes Master Scheduling and IBP analytical resources supporting site execution and strategic planning objectives.

How we care for you:

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development, and other personal growth programs
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all Torrance site offers 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off

Torrance, CA $130,000.00-$210,000.00 Annually

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