Materials Planning Manager

Davita Inc.; Red Wing (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in footwear manufacturing seeks a Supply Chain Manager to oversee planning, scheduling, and inventory management. The role involves collaboration with internal teams to meet business needs and optimize operations. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in manufacturing and supply chain contexts.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) match

Generous paid time off and holidays

Employee discounts

Well-being benefits including EAP services

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of related experience in manufacturing and supply chain.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in the footwear industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise planning and scheduling for manufacturing facilities.
• Lead inventory management activities including cycle counts.
• Work with various teams to analyze business demands.

Skills

Influence

Negotiation

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP

Job description

Company Description

Candidates must be within a commutable distance to Red Wing, MN for consideration.

Everyday, our American Boot Builders proudly put their hearts into building and delivering remarkable, purpose-built products that will make an impact on people's lives today and future generations. Build a product you'll be proud to stand behind. Build your legacy at Red Wing Shoe Company.

Red Wing Shoe Company is based in Red Wing, Minnesota, just 40 minutes from St. Paul, where our corporate office sits along the Mississippi River in downtown Red Wing. We are a global company with 2300 employees around the world, but we maintain a close-knit family atmosphere that comes with being a privately-held company. We're rich in history and tradition, but innovation drives us to deliver best-in-class product solutions and highly rated customer experiences. Our focus on our employees and company culture results in meaningful employee engagement across the organization. Our Guiding Behaviors—Living our Values, Honoring our Brands, Inspiring our People, Centering on our Customers, and Preserving the long-term success and legacy of our Company—are the foundation on which we build our future.

The targeted hiring range for this full-time position is $95,900 - $129,400 depending on qualifications; however, the expanded salary range provides opportunities for advancement. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and job location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, competencies, experience, and relevant education, training, or a combination of these, as well as market demand. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and benefits for your location during the hiring process.

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) match, employee discounts, and valuable well-being benefits like free EAP services, financial planning assistance, and well-being coaching—all designed to support your health and financial security.

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Supervise the planning and scheduling requirements of the shoe and leather manufacturing facilities to ensure the Red Wing Shoe business and customer requirements are met. Supervise the purchasing of raw materials and manufacturing supplies while maintaining appropriate inventory levels to meet business demand and company objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with Brand leadership, Demand Planning, Strategic Sourcing partners, and other business partners as needed to analyze past and future business demands, assess capabilities, develop strategies, and implement actions to achieve business imperatives.
• Develop best practices on daily scheduling, leveraging capacity capabilities to the fullest, make-to-order opportunities, lead times, etc., that can be utilized by domestic manufacturing locations.
• Work with Demand Planning team to analyze and update forecast information, leveraging all available systems and resources.
• Maximize utilization of manufacturing capacity planning tools including M3 and Logility for all domestic manufacturing facilities.
• Work closely with plant leadership to ensure optimization of all domestic manufacturing capabilities to meet business demand and strategic operations objectives.
• Track and analyze physical inventory data (safety stock) and variances, develop/recommend action plans, and engage appropriate stakeholders to prevent and/or remediate issues.
• Provide leadership for inventory management activities, including but not limited to cycle counts and physical inventory counts.
• Implement Lean Material Flow.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and seven to ten years of related experience/training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with PFEP - Plan For Every Part and Tugger Systems.
• Manufacturing leadership experience, footwear industry experience strongly preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong influence and negotiation skills.
• Excellent collaboration and team-building skills.
• Strong drive for results and superior execution.
• Working knowledge of LEAN, including material flow experience.
• Systems savvy, including Microsoft Office and ERP.
• Strong analytical skills.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, OR KNOWLEDGE:

• APICS certification a plus.

Additional Information

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact [e-mail] or call 651-388-8211.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screen.

Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position, and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

The contractor will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees with access to compensation information as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose this information unless in specific circumstances outlined by law.