MATERIALS MANAGER II

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Maryland; Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Career growth opportunities

Flexibility and Support for Diverse Lf

Zusammenfassung

McCormick & Company, Incorporated in Hunt Valley, MD, is seeking a Materials Manager II to provide strategic leadership for the materials function within a high-performance plant. You will lead the materials team, oversee purchasing, scheduling, inventory control, and warehousing, and align goals with the plant leadership team to meet customer demand.

You will collaborate with Customer Service, Logistics, Production, Sales, R&D and QA to balance service levels with cost, drive continuous

Qualifikationen

• BSc in Supply Chain/Logistics or related field.
• 7–10 years of leadership experience in a plant or supply chain role.
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects and develop people.
• Understanding of how plant functions interact to support business goals.
• Strong knowledge of planning systems and SAP MHPS protocols.

Aufgaben

• Lead production planning and scheduling to ensure smooth production and high service.
• Oversee short- and long-range production and material planning.
• Control inventory levels to meet management goals and objectives.
• Coordinate with HQ S&OP and cross-functional teams to maximize service while balancing cost.
• Utilize HPWS systems to empower and develop teams.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication

Manufacturing knowledge

Supply chain management

Ausbildung

BSc in Supply Chain/Logistics/Purchasing or related field

Tools

SAP

MHPS

Planning systems

Jobbeschreibung

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You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

Materials Manager II

We are looking to hire an Materials Manager II for our Hunt Valley Plant.

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Plant Manager or equivalent, provides strategic leadership for a function within a high performance plant/facility. Has overall accountability for the performance of the function and the impact on the larger operating unit. Leads team managers and/or staff to achieve exceptional business results through the development of people and continuous improvement of manufacturing and supply chain processes. Participates as an active member of the facility leadership team and ensures that strategies across functions are aligned to create common objectives for all departments and achieve plant/facility goals. Manage and develop direct reports. Responsibilities of this position include collaborating with the Management team to plan, forecast and replenish McCormick products for customers. The incumbent will work in concert with Customer Service, Logistics, Production Locations, Sales, R&D and QA to provide effective and efficient service to customers. The incumbent will also balance inventory, service and cost objectives, drive collaborative supply chain improvements and support Customer Service. The incumbent will be responsible for all replenishment activities and working with internal and external departments to meet customer demand. The individual will manage the overall control and movement of materials in and out of the plant location. Directs and administers some or all of the following: purchasing, production scheduling and control, inventory and warehouse stock control, warehousing, sales order entry, customer service, traffic and shipping As a member of the Plant Leadership Team, requires comprehensive understanding of the concepts and principles within their own functional area and also requires basic knowledge of these elements in other relevant functional areas in order to participate in the resolution of issues that have an impact beyond the area or impact multiple areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages Production Planning and Scheduling to ensure the smoothest production curve, while maintaining a high customer service level.
• Responsible for short-range and long range production and material planning.
• Responsible for the overall control of inventory levels to maintain pre-determined management goals and objectives.
• In partnership with Production and Quality, facilitates the resolution of material issues. Additionally, coordinates Plant with HQ S&OP functions to assure highest levels of customer service, while balancing cost of inventory and line efficiency.
• Utilizes the HPWS Systems (Goal Setting, Performance Management, Problem Solving & Decision Making, Training & Development, Information Systems, Rewards & Recognitions) to empower and develop teams using established HPWS systems, core beliefs, guiding principles and attributes.
• Identifies improvement opportunities, develops and implements improvements to processes.

Required Qualifications

• BSc in Supply Chain/Logistics/Purchasing or related field like business or engineering.
• Minimum of 7-10 years functional/leadership experience Demonstrated significant and relevant skills and results in functional area
• Strong leadership experience with demonstrated success in managing multiple projects and people
• The job requires a detailed understanding of how all areas of the plant interact to contribute to the business.
• Requires a general understanding of the industry.
• Requires basic commercial awareness as it relates to competition but only requires limited understanding of the latest developments in the industry.
• Superior understanding of planning systems, SAP purchasing protocol, MHPS, planning/inventory theories.
• Leadership: This job has full management responsibility for the materials team, including management of people, defining roles and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required to guide and influence others. Leadership of exempt Team Managers or equivalent to achieve common objectives. May interface with external parties as representative of the plant/facility. Strong cross-functional strategic leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. Ability to translate strategy into actionable information in small or large groups in a clear, concise, and professional manner. Ability to influence upwards. Frequent communication with outside customers and suppliers, internal sales and production
• Leadership: This job has full management responsibility for the materials team, including management of people, defining roles and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

• Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
• Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
• Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.