Materials Manager
Job Overview
What your background should look like:
Responsibilities and authority
▪ Serve as leader, trainer, and mentor to Materials Planning organization (Supervisors of Materials Planning, Material Analysts, Launching Planners, etc.)
▪ Supervise the overall Master Production Scheduling 0-3 months firm, utilizing Kinaxis RapidResponse tool, and aligned with the established timing of the S&OP (SIOP) process.
▪ Analyze with the MPS the Value Stream load (machine, tool, labor / Hrs.-Recovery) of the Plant in the short- to midterm horizon (from week 3-13 of the planning horizon), escalate Red Work Centers with Demand / ISC departments, and propose resource allocations regarding the customer demand variations.
▪ Monitor and analysis of material Purchase Orders / Sched. Agreements (Purchased Parts, Raw Material, Semi-Finished and/or manufactured parts) to cover requirements and support customer demand, maintaining Inventory levels within target.
▪ Review Standard Works, ensuring the team execution of exception codes (messages) in system (example: 10, 15 and 20) for planned purchase orders or pending approvals, since they indicate a situation (Purchase Orders Placement, Changes and/or Cancellations) that need an action to prevent Inventory Excess, Material Shortages, etc.
▪ Monitor the performance of Control Tower meetings, Shop Floor Execution, and Supervise backlog reports with the planning team to maintain high-level delivery metrics and prevent customers Past Due orders.
▪ Monthly Review of Materials excess and obsolescence and follow procedure for proper disposition.
▪ Monthly Analysis of safety stock levels to meet the changing sales trends / customer demand changes.
▪ Identify areas of improvement and implement preventive and corrective actions in the supply chain area.
▪ Work closely with purchasing team to check vendor capacity and improve supplier’s performance.
▪ Supervise the correct set up and parameters maintenance of the site part numbers (BOM, Routings, etc).
▪ Supports the integration of inventory and materials planning into a collaborative effort between materials, operations and finance to support KPIS and customers on time delivery (STR).
3. Requirements
Education ▪ Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or related engineering discipline
Professional experience ▪ 5+ years of experience as Master Production Scheduler / Capacity Analyst and Management
▪ Basic knowledge and understanding of Lean Concepts (Standard Work, Visual Management, KanBan/e-Kanban, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Material Replenishment and Flow, Cell Design,
etc.)
▪ General knowledge of Operations, Molding, and Manufacturing processes in automotive plants.
▪ Projects implementation involved in launches is an advantage
▪ Extended knowledge of planning processes (MRP, MPS, S&OP / SIOP)
▪ Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
▪ Strong Computer skills; SAP R/3, Rapid Response-Kinaxis, MS Office (Excel, Power Point, and Word).
▪ Trained in APICS CPIM modules / APICS qualification highly desirable.
▪ MMOG Certification desired
▪ Excellent oral communication skills.
▪ Strong aptitude for problem-solving
▪ Knowledge applicable to the position in IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.
▪ Conocimiento del reglamento de seguridad y sistema de gestión ambiental que aplica a la compañía.
▪ Knowledge of Safety and Environment Regulations and the environmental management system that apply to the company
Competencies
Querétaro, QUE, MX, 76223
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