Strategic Materials & Planning Manager

ANDRITZ AG; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ in Lancaster, OH is seeking a permanent Director/Manager of Materials Management to oversee inventory control, planning, and scheduling. The role directs a team of up to 5, collaborates across manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, and distribution, and aligns procurement with production demands.

Responsibility includes developing planning strategies, optimizing stock levels, supporting SOP/S&OP processes, and driving cost efficiencies while complying with EH&S standards and company

Qualifications

• Experience leading materials management activities and teams.
• Knowledge of demand forecasting and supply planning.
• Budgeting and resource allocation experience.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all materials management activities, including inventory control, planning, and scheduling.
• Develop and execute material planning strategies to ensure uninterrupted production and customer fulfillment.
• Manage inventory levels to balance product availability while minimizing excess stock and carrying costs.
• Coordinate demand forecasting and supply planning based on customer orders, production requirements, and business objectives.
• Monitor material availability and address shortages, excess inventory, and disruptions.
• Collaborate with production, purchasing, engineering, distribution, quality, and sales teams to align material requirements with business needs.
• Ensure timely procurement of raw materials, components, and finished goods to meet operational requirements.
• Work with distribution and warehousing to ensure on-time shipment and delivery of products to customers and internal facilities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on supply chain efficiency, cost reduction, and process optimization.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, EH&S standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support Sales and Operations Planning (SOP/S&OP) processes by aligning demand forecasts with supply capabilities.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage planning, scheduling, inventory, and procurement activities.
• Develop master production schedules based on customer demand and forecasted requirements.
• Balance capacity, labor, equipment, and material availability to meet production goals.
• Review schedule performance and adjust plans to address changing priorities and constraints.
• Monitor schedule adherence and drive corrective actions when targets are not met.
• Manage, coach, develop materials, planning, and scheduling personnel to achieve operational objectives.
• Manage a team of up to 5 direct reports

Skills

Material planning

Inventory control

Forecasting

ERP/MRP systems

Leadership

Budgeting

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

ANDRITZ in Lancaster, OH is seeking a permanent Director/Manager of Materials Management to oversee inventory control, planning, and scheduling. The role directs a team of up to 5, collaborates across manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, and distribution, and aligns procurement with production demands.

Responsibility includes developing planning strategies, optimizing stock levels, supporting SOP/S&OP processes, and driving cost efficiencies while complying with EH&S standards and company