Job Description

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As a vertically-integrated manufacturer of advanced power electronics, this Company relies on the seamless orchestration of materials. With operations spanning many disciplines and both made-to-order and made-to-stock workflows, this Company relies on a highly customized ERP system to keep materials and work orders flowing through production. The Materials & ERP Manager will lead the material flow at Company governing item data, executing MRP/MPS, and leading the Production Planner and inventory team toward best-in-class performance. Given the complex nature of the products, there will be significant hands-on training and interaction with various Company teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage master data and MRP/MPS configuration, maintain item attributes, lead times, ROL/Kanban settings, and routings; pilot and roll out MRP/MPS to all class codes.
• Plan and release production & purchase orders that meet customer demand while optimizing capacity, inventory, and cash.
• Ensure inventory accuracy by overseeing cycle-count programs and all stockroom transactions; drive root-cause analysis for variances.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Production Planner and stockroom personnel; set objectives, evaluate performance, and build cross-training depth.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Sales, and Engineering to align schedules, resolve shortages, and support NPI.
• Drive resolution of material and process non-conformances, managing the NPR workflow, lead cross-functional root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions that eliminate repeat issues.
• Manage revision changes and prototype gating, activate new part revisions, shepherd prototypes through the approved workflow, and confirm all documentation, approvals, and BOM updates before full production.
• Drive continuous improvement, identify cost-reduction opportunities, streamline material flow, and champion lean/5S initiatives.
• Report KPIs (OTIF, inventory turns, schedule adherence) and present data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years in materials planning, production control, or supply-chain management within a manufacturing environment; prior ERP/MRP ownership required.
• Demonstrated success launching or optimizing MRP/MPS modules and governing item-master data.
• Proficiency with ERP systems data-analysis skills.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, inventory-management methodologies (kanban, min/max, costing methods), and BOM/routing structures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project-management abilities; able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communicator who builds relationships across purchasing, production, engineering, and leadership teams.
• Leadership mentality, coaches others, drives accountability, and delivers results.

In addition to competitive compensation, Company offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Supplemental insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• 401k plan with company match
• Accrued paid time off
• Paid sick-time leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Excellent growth opportunities are available for individuals who are willing to learn and develop.

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