Parts & Planning Material Manager

GLORY; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Glory in Carrollton, TX seeks a Parts & Planning Material Manager to lead the parts planning function, engage with suppliers, and align sourcing with service goals. You will drive efficiency, maintain inventory levels, and ensure timely fulfillment for North America Service.

The role requires a Bachelor's in logistics or related field and 3+ years supervisory experience or 5–7 years related experience, with strong Oracle JDE 9.2 proficiency and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, business administration, or supply chain management.
• Three years supervisory experience in supply chain; or five to seven years related experience.
• ERP software experience, Oracle JDE 9.2 desired.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Directs supply chain activities to meet SLA requirements for North America Service.
• Lead and supervise Parts Planning and Forecasting teams.
• Collaborate with service managers to close operational gaps.
• Monitor budget and expenditures; recommend variances as needed.
• Travel as required and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

Staff supervision

ERP software (Oracle JDE 9.2)

Leadership

Time management

Data entry

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in logistics / supply chain

3+ years supervisory or 5–7 years related experience

Tools

Oracle JDE 9.2

Job description

Parts & Planning Material Manager

Department: Service - Warehouse / Logistics

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: United States/Carrollton, TX

Reporting To: VP Operations

Compensation: $95,000 - $105,000 / year

Description

GLOBAL LEADERS IN CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AUTOMATION

With a culture rooted in innovation, Glory's team transforms our customers' businesses every day. Our automation solutions empower retailers, restaurants, and financial institutions to save time, reduce costs, and deliver unparalleled customer experiences. Publicly listed and proudly international, Glory has been a trusted name for over 100 years and a global leader for more than a decade. This reputation is built on our pioneering software and hardware, combined with our dynamic team. Alongside our technology, it's our people who drive our success.

WHY JOIN US

Here at Glory, our ambitions are as big as yours. And that’s why we are actively looking to recruit the best of the best. Join Glory and you will be part of the force driving our transformative technology and leading-edge innovations. That’s because every Glory solution is powered by exceptional people like you. People with experience, skills and dedication. Here, we prioritise the development and well-being of our people. Across vibrant and collaborative workplaces, you’ll team up with colleagues across the world to deliver remarkable solutions in more than one-hundred countries. Looking to make a global impact? Join Glory in innovating the future of business transformation.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Parts Planning Manager will lead a team to develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, leadership, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between business strategy and sourcing execution. They will direct all facets of supply chain management including the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the supply chain for North America Service in a cost-effective manner while meeting the SLA requirements of customers. The Parts Material Planning Manager will provide operational support and guidance to ensure maximum productivity. The Manager needs to perform well under pressure and understand the fluctuating needs for various replacement parts to excel in the role.

Key Responsibilities

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The Parts Material Planning Manager completes various management, organization, and planning tasks to maintain high performance of the Parts Material Planning Department processes. They are responsible for keeping the business well-stocked and customers happy. A critical element of this role is to ensure all part orders and requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner. They are responsible for implementing industry best practices in order fulfillment and optimizing business processes. The individual is expected to deal directly with internal and external Senior Leadership teams in all areas and must process exceptional organization, communication skills, and problem-solving skill. Their duties and responsibilities include:

• Develops, implements and/or influences best practices in consumable/spares fulfillment.
• Create order fulfillment strategies that increase efficiency and speed.
• Reviews, develops, Identifies and/or recommends the implementation of corporate and/or organizational initiatives to meet desired business goals and/or objectives.
• Collaborates with the Parts Planning and Demand Manager forecasting part trends.
• Escalation of shortages or unplanned demand.
• Collaborating with service managers and other departments to close operational gaps.
• Perform market research of key parts categories set up overall parts pricing strategy that maintains profitability.
• Collaborates with the Parts Planning and Demand Manager in evaluating the Central Parts Distribution Center to Field Tech and Forward Stocking Location strategy.
• Work closely with Global Service Parts Program Director to be current on global initiatives, policies, and compliance.
• Monitors spending for adherence to budget, recommends variances as necessary.
• The Manager carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. This role supervises various roles in Service Planning and Forecasting.
• Some travel required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in logistics, business administration, or supply chain management preferred and three years supervisory experience in supply Chain; or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent analytical and negotiating skills are required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Training, supervising and appraising staff
• Operating mechanical and IT systems
• Ensuring that quality objectives and delivery deadlines are met
• Data entry, time management, critical thinking, and leadership
• Ability to learn company ERP software application (Oracle JDE 9.2)
• Ability to make clear, concise, and convincing business presentations and reports that will have high level impact with executive and senior level management.
• Reverse logistics experience
• Proficiency in Oracle JDE 9.2 is desired.