Materials & Supply Chain Manager — Lean Six Sigma Leader

Allegion; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401K with company match

Job summary

Allegion in Farmington, CT is seeking a Supply Chain and Materials Manager to lead a high-performance team responsible for materials planning, procurement, inventory control and on-time delivery. You will implement pull systems, drive SIOP-aligned planning, conduct regular cycle counts, and pursue continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma methods.

Collaboration across Sourcing, Engineering, Sales, Production and Finance is essential.

Qualifications

• BS degree or above, preferably in Operations or Business.
• 5+ years of manufacturing planning, procuring, receiving, movement of material, inventory control, and shipping of material.
• Expert knowledge of pull systems and lean manufacturing techniques.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Bias for action and change, strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and use of MRP systems.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Strong sourcing knowledge and experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong Project Management skills.
• Experience with D365 a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of responsibility for materials management at the site.
• Develop, implement, and maintain materials planning and pull systems aligned with the published SIOP consensus plan.
• Lead and improve inventory accuracy through regular cycle counting and annual physical inventory, while organizing and executing inventory reduction projects.
• Facilitate programs, processes, and monitors to consistently deliver customer service levels above 98%.
• Develop, implement, and own sourcing productivity projects and drive improved supplier relationships.
• Evaluate and manage vendor performance to ensure Days of Supply Inventory (DSI) targets, on-time deliveries, and adherence to quality specifications.
• Track and communicate industry trends, competitive situations, commodity price trends, and supply/demand dynamics to relevant associates.
• Provide follow-up and recovery plans for out-of-stock, low stock, and excess inventory items.
• Drive continuous improvement in material information flow and develop countermeasures for underperforming key processes and suppliers using Managing Daily Improvement (MDI) processes.
• Facilitate a culture of employee engagement and continuous improvement to meet safety, quality, delivery, lead-time, and cost objectives.
• Provide leadership in selecting, developing, evaluating, and organizing materials personnel, including implementing professional development programs and assigning jobs according to staff requirements.
• Manage materials, suppliers, inventory, and MDI activities consistent with Lean Six Sigma manufacturing principles.
• Lead the implementation, support, and compliance of Materials and SIOP standard work playbook processes and systems to ensure smooth fulfillment from production planning through procurement, warehousing, and shipment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sourcing, Engineering, Sales, Production, Finance, and Enterprise Excellence to support strategic business goals.
• Create a team-building environment that promotes Allegion values among direct and indirect reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Material planning

Procurement

Inventory control

Lean manufacturing

MRP systems

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Sourcing

Communication

Project management

D365

Education

BS degree in Operations or Business

Tools

D365

Job description

Allegion in Farmington, CT is seeking a Supply Chain and Materials Manager to lead a high-performance team responsible for materials planning, procurement, inventory control and on-time delivery. You will implement pull systems, drive SIOP-aligned planning, conduct regular cycle counts, and pursue continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma methods.

Collaboration across Sourcing, Engineering, Sales, Production and Finance is essential.