Strategic Supply Chain Leader: Materials & Planning

Parker Hannifin; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Parker Aerospace is seeking a Supply Chain leadership professional to oversee procurement and materials management at the plant locations. You will manage planning, inventory, and supplier relationships to maximize on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities include leading purchasing, supplier evaluation, data integrity in MRP systems, and implementing lean and Kanban practices across the division. A Bachelor’s degree and six+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. degree in a related technical or business discipline or equivalent, professional level experience of six or more years and demonstrated ability to perform the described role and responsibilities and obtain the desired results.
• Proven competency in a team leader role for two or more years, and/or demonstrated leadership of major projects or programs in a team environment.
• Thorough knowledge of products, manufacturing processes and technology, information systems, and/or specialty areas, and general business practices.
• Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in producing results and meeting organizational objectives. Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all procurement and materials management activities including order placement, supplier reduction/evaluation/certification, supplier follow-up, price negotiation and compliance with government procurement regulations.
• Matrix responsibilities for Production Planning's manufacturing resource-planning activities.
• Monitors shipping/receiving performance and investigates discrepancies to resolve/eliminate process deficiencies.
• Utilize corporate developed tracking systems such as PHconnect, PFEP, and S&OP; accountable for location materials metrics and Standards of Performance.
• Help define and implement automated systems to plan and track material flow from customers through procurement to delivery.
• Ensure all location material management policies align with inventory objectives.
• Work closely with divisional materials personnel to maintain continuity with purchasing and supplier management processes.
• Facilitate corporate purchasing and materials initiatives including common part numbers, supplier managed inventory, and supplier quality certifications.
• Advise on supplier-managed inventory or supplier-based contracts with customers.
• Support internal or external audit requirements relative to the planning, procurement or inventory control functions.
• Prepare and manage department budget within established guidelines.
• Implement lean principles and Kanban throughout division.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic procurement

MRP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

PHconnect

PFEP

S&OP

Job description

Parker Aerospace is seeking a Supply Chain leadership professional to oversee procurement and materials management at the plant locations. You will manage planning, inventory, and supplier relationships to maximize on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities include leading purchasing, supplier evaluation, data integrity in MRP systems, and implementing lean and Kanban practices across the division. A Bachelor’s degree and six+ years of experience are required.