Materials Planning & Supply Chain Leader

Briggs & Stratton, LLC.; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton, LLC. seeks a Manager of Materials to optimize the flow of parts and finished goods across the facility. You will partner with plant managers to determine inventory needs aligned with production forecasts and implement measures to mitigate disruptions.

You will lead a team in forecast optimization, demand planning, and supply planning while monitoring changes and ensuring service parts availability. Travel 5-10% and onsite work are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field required.
• Seven years of experience in supply chain management.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, distribution, inventory and quality procedures.
• Understanding of demand planning, forecasting and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to optimize forecast, demand planning and create supply plans for availability of service parts and products.
• Monitor forecasts and demand to assess changes and impact on supply chain activities.
• Define performance metrics for inventory accuracy, shipping and receiving compliance.
• Analyze inventories to improve turns, reduce waste, and optimize customer service.
• Manage production scheduling to meet the sales forecast.
• Ensure components and inventory are stored and managed properly.
• Collaborate with Corporate to implement supply chain directives and maximize synergies across Briggs & Stratton entities.
• Oversee purchasing, MRP, inventory control, Kanban, vendor managed inventory, logistics, warehousing, and shipping/receiving.
• Coordinate engineering changes, product launches to ensure smooth material flow.
• Perform managerial duties including interviewing, coaching, budgeting, and performance management.

Skills

Organization

Discrepancy management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Analytical skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Seven years of experience in supply chain management

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Google

MS Office

Job description

Briggs & Stratton, LLC. seeks a Manager of Materials to optimize the flow of parts and finished goods across the facility. You will partner with plant managers to determine inventory needs aligned with production forecasts and implement measures to mitigate disruptions.

You will lead a team in forecast optimization, demand planning, and supply planning while monitoring changes and ensuring service parts availability. Travel 5-10% and onsite work are expected.