Multi-site Materials Manager

CSP Innovations OH Payroll Co., LLC; Carey (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

affordable medical, dental, and vision

flexible spending accounts

life insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

CSP Innovations OH Payroll Co., LLC is seeking an experienced Production Planning and Inventory Manager to oversee planning, scheduling, and inventory accuracy across the manufacturing floor. You will coordinate with engineering, operations, and procurement to balance capacity with demand.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, KPI tracking, BOM changes with engineering, and leading a team to deliver on-time, cost‑effective production.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in relevant roles with 5+ years in inventory management, planning, scheduling and distribution.
• Automotive supplier experience strongly desired.
• Proven track record of team leadership and performance improvement.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and manufacturing cost structures.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production control planning and scheduling to meet forecasts and balance manpower and machine utilization.
• Investigate deviations to production schedules and ensure timely resolution.
• Provide accurate customer order responses with schedules, materials, and systems in place.
• Develop production plans and forecasts with the Operations Manager.
• Drive inventory strategy to balance demand and carrying costs while minimizing premium freight.

Skills

Excel

Forecasting

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain/Engineering

MBA or related MSc preferred

APICS CPIM preferred

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

CSP is the industry leader in the formulation and molding of lightweight, advanced composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full-service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where you’re only limited by your own imagination.

In addition to our team-focused environment, we provide industry-leading benefits, called BENEfits4U.

Benefits

• affordable medical, dental, and vision care
• flexible spending accounts
• life insurance
• 401k with company match
• much, much more

Job Description

• Oversee and maintain production control planning and scheduling programs to meet sales forecasts and balance manpower and machine utilization.
• Investigate deviations to production schedules and ensure timely resolution.
• Provide accurate and timely customer order responses, ensuring that required schedules, materials, and systems are in place.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager to develop production plans and forecasts.
• Develop and adjust sales forecasts based on release information and market conditions.
• Create strategies for efficient manufacturing and on-time product delivery to consistently meet customer requirements.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels to balance customer demand with carrying costs and minimize premium freight.
• Oversee changes in Bills of Material (BOM) with Engineering collaboration.
• Develop and implement visual inventory management systems on the production floor.
• Establish procedures and oversee annual physical inventory, including valuation and reconciliation.
• Monitor inventory adjustments, conduct cycle counting, and integrate sales forecasts with inventory and budget planning.
• Manage obsolete products and support Sales in removal activities.
• Manage departmental expenses within budget and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong cross-functional and strategic relationships across all levels of management.
• Motivate, coach, and develop staff to optimize performance and encourage personal/professional growth.
• Identify and develop internal talent through mentoring and succession planning.
• Maintain departmental Key Operating Procedures (KOPs) and ensure compliance with safety rules, UAW union contracts, and plant policies.
• Lead plant purchasing functions for both direct and indirect materials.
• Drive departmental accountability through KPI tracking, action item follow-up, and achievement of plant metric targets.
• Promote and integrate safety as a core responsibility alongside departmental objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in inventory management, planning, scheduling, and distribution within a manufacturing environment.
• Automotive supplier experience strongly desired.
• Proven track record of team leadership and performance improvement.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and manufacturing cost structures.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle/SAP preferred).
• Ability to utilize complex reporting and data analysis tools effectively.

Deliverables

• Departmental KOP reports and compliance.
• Achievement of overall departmental goals and objectives.
• Employee training, coaching, and development plans.
• Consistently high levels of plant customer satisfaction.
• Inventory accuracy and effective inventory level management.
• Documented continuous improvement initiatives.
• Reduction of inventory adjustments and obsolete stock.
• Support quality, environmental, and 5-S programs.

Education

Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations, Logistics, or Engineering required. MBA or master’s in supply chain management preferred. APICS certification highly preferred; CPIM strongly recommended.

If you enjoy innovation, and an opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing organization, CSP is the place for you! Being a CSP employee means having the opportunity to see your impact every day. Our work experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our commitment to your success, and most importantly, our people. We are a team of self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy and humble people who make choices according to what is best for the team. We live to collaborate and make a difference.