Materials Planning Manager

Parker Aerospace; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability programs

Job summary

Parker Aerospace is seeking a Materials Planning Manager in Simi Valley, CA. You will oversee materials planning, purchasing, scheduling, inventory control and asset management, ensuring cost-effective operations aligned with policy.

You will coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing, IT and business units to optimize flow from procurement through delivery. The role includes direct leadership of planning functions, matrix management, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Purchasing and Planning roles.
• Analytical and technical skills to understand business practices and automate opportunities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with internal and external contacts.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the planning department related to supply planning and production scheduling.
• Lead materials management activities including PO management, delivery, inventory, and production planning; own SIOP process.
• Accountable for plant materials metrics and performance standards; investigate discrepancies.
• Define and implement automated systems to plan and track material flow from customers through procurement to delivery.
• Ensure policies align with inventory control objectives of the corporation.
• Support audits related to planning, procurement or inventory control.
• Develop and coach materials team members and communicate policies.
• Benchmark supplier management systems and implement best practices.
• Support Lean principles andKanban across the division.

Skills

Supply chain

Planning

Leadership

Lean

Kanban

Forecasting

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

MS Project

ERP systems

Job description

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Parker (Meggitt) Aerospace – Fire, Safety, and Power Systems Division – Simi Valley, CA, a recent addition to Parker Hannifin, is a global leader in the Commercial and Military Aerospace markets, specializing in a wide range of products including fire and smoke detection systems, extinguishing systems, bleed air overheat detection systems, actuators, rudder pedal assemblies, pumps, fuel gauging systems, and high-temperature cables. Located in Simi Valley, CA, this site is within the Fire Safety & Power Systems Division (FSPSD) and is a key supplier in select energy markets, particularly in nuclear gas analyzers and nuclear containment vessel penetration cables. We work directly with some of the largest aerospace companies in the world, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin, among others.

MATERIALS PLANNING MANAGER

Job Designation

• The Materials Planning Manager will oversee Supply Chain Management activities which include materials planning & purchasing, scheduling, inventory control, cash flow management, information flow, shipping/receiving, and asset management.
• The Materials Planning Manager will ensure the fiscal financial plan and optimum cost effectiveness, while aligning tasks with company policy and procedures.
• The Materials Planning Manager will work with suppliers, business unit managers, purchasing, production planners, I/T and other appropriate resources to strategically plan and coordinate the flow of materials and information from customers through procurement to delivery.
• The role will have matrix management responsibilities with business units and support groups for production planning, shipping, receiving and inventory functions.
• This role will have direct reports and will provide direct leadership and/or management of planning functions for plant location(s).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the planning department as it relates to supply planning and production scheduling.
• Lead and manage all materials management activities including purchase order management, delivery improvement, inventory management, and production planning, with functional ownership of the SIOP process.
• Accountable for plant materials metrics and Standards of Performance, investigates discrepancies to resolve/eliminate process deficiencies
• Help define and implement automated systems to plan and track material flow from customers through procurement to delivery to support a supply chain management strategy.
• Ensure all the plant’s material management policies are consistent with the inventory control objectives of the Corporation.
• Support internal or external audit requirements relative to the planning, procurement or inventory control functions.
• Provide professional development for all materials team members. Explain and support company policies and procedures.
• Benchmark world class supplier management systems and implement best practices in division as appropriate.
• Actively support and implement lean principles at the division.
• Facilitate Kanban, materials requirement planning technique, throughout plant.

Other responsibilities as assigned

• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education requirement: Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or certification in materials management and quality preferred. An advanced degree such as a master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
• Years of experience: min 5 years of professional experience in Purchasing and Planning roles.
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Ability to research and analyze data effectively
• Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports
• Good/Strong/Excellence verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
• Strong prioritization skills
• Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
• Supervisory skills, including delegation, training and evaluating performance
• Team building Skills
• Demonstrated ability to provide cross-functional leadership
• Ability to develop strategic plans to grow the business
• Proficient in Project Management tools (i.e., MS Project) or similar project tool (s)

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

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.

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