Strategic MP&L Manager: Lean Materials & Logistics

American-Air-Filter; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

American Air Filter is seeking a Materials Planning and Logistics Manager responsible for materials planning, procurement, warehousing, and shipping/receiving, with mastery of ERP-MRP systems. The role also includes staffing and developing the Shipping, Receiving, Traffic, and Inventory Control teams.

The position emphasizes on-time delivery, supplier relationships, cost control, lean practices, and continuous improvement, reporting to Senior Leadership and driving inventory turns while ensuring

Qualifications

• B.S. in Supply Chain Management or Business required.
• CPIM/APICS certification preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• 5–10 years direct experience using ERP–MRP systems.
• 5–10 years background in warehouse management, procurement and materials management.
• Lean manufacturing experience 4+ years.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; data-driven with analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time customer delivery performance and manage customer orders.
• Develop strategies to ensure continuous supply and timely procurement of raw materials.
• Manage staff to achieve materials-related P&L objectives and increase inventory turns.
• Ensure safety programs and ISO procedures are followed; establish procurement standards and vendor relationships.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and technology improvements; manage supplier relationships.
• Staff and develop Shipping, Receiving, Traffic, and Inventory Control teams; coordinate with customers and production managers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Education

B.S. in Supply Chain Management or Business

CPIM/APICS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP systems

SAP or similar

Job description

American Air Filter is seeking a Materials Planning and Logistics Manager responsible for materials planning, procurement, warehousing, and shipping/receiving, with mastery of ERP-MRP systems. The role also includes staffing and developing the Shipping, Receiving, Traffic, and Inventory Control teams.

The position emphasizes on-time delivery, supplier relationships, cost control, lean practices, and continuous improvement, reporting to Senior Leadership and driving inventory turns while ensuring