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Competitive salary
Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care
On the job/cross training opportunities
Encouraging and collaborative team environment
Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
What you will do
As a Materials Manager, you will hold direct accountability in materials results and administration for a materials team within a specific plant. This role will hold broad responsibility for Delivery Performance, Inventory, JCMS Material Control Principle advances, Supplier Planning and Performance Management, Inventory Control and warehouse management, Staffing for Salary and Indirect Materials team members, people development and profit planning / budgeting. Responsible to implement tools and processes that improve operating efficiencies and reduce cost within plant and supporting supply chains.
How you will do it
Planning and Customer Delivery:
Lead short-term and mid-term scheduling activities, monitor and report on the accuracy of production plans and schedules.
Manage daily support of production needs such as expediting material, setting priorities and addressing supply issues to facilitate speedy availability for Raw Material, and eventually Finished Goods to meet customer demands.
Ensures that on-time delivery is tracked and goals are met while supporting operation to manage at lowest possible cost and inventory.
Collaborate with Supply Planning Manager to manage capacity requirements planning.
Collaborate with Procurement to support material cost reduction goals for purchased parts.
Collaborate with Procurement in planning components and raw material from approved suppliers, including management of consignment and blanket PO programs.
Inventory Management:
Lead inventory control & planning activities including the coordination of:
Cycle counts and physical inventories
Receiving, Warehousing, and Shipping activities
Manage the identification and disposition of excess and obsolete inventory.
Coordinate scheduling and inventory movement for all outside processing inventory locations.
Maintain inventory at lowest possible level while ensuring efficient operational processes and maintain customer delivery expectations.
Manage inventory forecasting and report on variances.
Warehouse and Logistics
Manage transportation activities for both inbound and outbound freight according to Logistics approved carriers and Financial policies and guidelines.
Responsible to ensure all warehouse operations have proper material handling equipment and resources to complete tasks on schedule and safely.
Coordinate with Supplier Quality group to set-up and maintain vendor quality acceptance processes.
Collaborate with Logistics for new carrier selections and contracts.
Systems and Reporting
Maintain department KPIs in accordance with JCI established targets while maintaining quality at the lowest possible cost:
On time delivery
Inventory accuracy
Schedule attainment/adherence
Gross Inventory and Inventory Days On Hand
Transportation execution
JCMS (Johnson Controls Manufacturing System)
Perform role of Plant Principle Champion for Material Control Principle
Develop training and implementation plans for processes within maturity levels in accordance with plant objectives.
Ensure key JCMS material processes are implemented.
Develop budget and manpower requirements for Inventory Control, Warehouse/Shipping/Receiving, Purchasing and Scheduling groups within the plant.
Maintains effective working relationship and communication with all departments.
Operates within budget and contributes to the overall reduction of overhead and expenses.
Responsible for leading projects related to Continuous Improvement and Cost reduction efforts in accordance with Plant Management goals.
What we look for
Required:
Bachelors degree in an appropriate field of study and 8+ years of Material Management experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or production environment. In the absence of a 4-year degree in an appropriate field of study, this position requires an additional ten (10) years of related experience.
Experience with inventory forecasting, developing master production schedules, and reducing scheduling variances.
Extensive knowledge and experience with MRP and ERP systems.
Preferred:
Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.
