Materials Planning Manager

Universal Instruments Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus strategies

401k retirement matching

Health Savings Options with company %

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship program

Job summary

Universal Instruments Corporation is seeking a seasoned Materials Planning leader to govern production schedules and inventory for the division. You will direct forecasting-driven production plans and supervise a team across planning and scheduling activities.

The role emphasizes optimizing S&OP processes, inventory health, and reliable material flow while ensuring compliance with policies and safety regulations. Strong SAP/MRP experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in materials planning, inventory, and warehouse stock control.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant functional team management.
• Notable knowledge and experience in the implementation and utilization of MRP systems.
• SAP ERP experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops production plans which respond to forecasted business demands.
• Responsible to manage the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Analyzes and evaluates inventory and delivery problems.
• Provides shipping and inventory data to financial management.
• Develops and/or approves information systems for manufacturing control, order entry, customer service and statistical reporting.
• Performs other job related duties as required.
• Carries out organizational policy and applicable State and Federal laws, including interviewing, hiring, training employees, planning, assigning and directing work and appraising performance.
• Interprets company policies to employees and enforces all safety regulations.
• Assures efficient and economical utilization of materials, improvement of methods, and elimination of wasteful practices within the department; may include budget development and control.
• Develops workforce planning and utilization programs to satisfy actual and projected requirements. Includes the scheduling of overtime and cost/effective use of temporary services.
• Implements cross-training activities and plans for employees under his/her direction with specific attention toward the development of a highly flexible workforce.
• Establishes and implements team/individual Critical Success Factors, including the measurement and documentation of the progress of each employee toward the established goals.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists employees in solving work-related problems.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Materials planning

Inventory management

Team management

MRP systems

SAP ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in rel field

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

COURTESY NOTE: This role has preference to be seated onsite at our Headquarters in Conklin, NY, and is also open to considering candidacies onsite at our Rochester, NY location.

Summary:

This role will direct and administer materials management, scheduling and production planning activities, including control of all aspects of inventory for the division.

Principal Accountabilities: (Functional)

• Develops production plans which respond to forecasted business demands.
• Responsible to manage the Sales and Operations Planning. (S&OP)
• Analyzes and evaluates inventory and delivery problems.
• Provides shipping and inventory data to financial management.
• Develops and/or approves information systems for manufacturing control, order entry, customer service and statistical reporting.
• Performs other job related duties as required.
• Carries out organizational policy and applicable State and Federal laws, including interviewing, hiring, training employees, planning, assigning and directing work and appraising performance.
• Interprets company policies to employees and enforces all safety regulations.
• Assures efficient and economical utilization of materials, improvement of methods, and elimination of wasteful practices within the department; may include budget development and control.
• Develops workforce planning and utilization programs to satisfy actual and projected requirements. Includes the scheduling of overtime and cost/effective use of temporary services.
• Implements cross-training activities and plans for employees under his/her direction with specific attention toward the development of a highly flexible workforce.
• Establishes and implements team/individual Critical Success Factors, including the measurement and documentation of the progress of each employee toward the established goals.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists employees in solving work-related problems.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.
• Bachelor's Degree in relative field is required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in materials planning, inventory, and warehouse stock control.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant functional team management.
• Notable knowledge and experience in the implementation and utilization of MRP systems.
• SAP ERP experience is preferred.

Responsibility for Quality Procedures or Direct Product Quality:

• Adheres to Universal Quality System policies and procedures and uses Total Cycle Time principles and standard problem solving tools to continuously improve work processes.

Physical Demands:

• Requires the ability to use a computer on a frequent basis.
• May have to remain stationary for extended periods, but be mobile enough to navigate through work areas.
• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and in giving presentations.

Universal Instruments is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer

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Rewards Package:

• Competitive Compensation, Bonus Strategies, 401k Retirement Contribution Matching, Health Savings Options with Monthly Company Contributions and Investment Capability, Flexible Spending Options, Objective Merits, and Relocation Assistance.
• Relevant Tuition, Upskilling, and Certification Reimbursement, Mentorship, Merit System, Educational Institution Relations.

Work/Life Balance:

• Competitive Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Wellness Hours.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and Other Supplemental Coverage Options.

Company Culture:

• Professional and Respectful Work Environment Driven by Our “6-C’s” Core Values: Customer-Centric, Collaboration, Creativity, Character, Courage, and Community.