Moog is looking for a
Materials Manager to control the master schedule, manage inventory, and oversee the materials planning processes. This is a position of both technical and managerial leadership. You must have balance between a tactical and strategic approach to issues and solutions within the disciplines of inventory management; Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP); and materials processes.Reporting to a Site Director, you will have a 9/80 schedule option and work onsite in Torrance, CA.
Moog Military Aircraft provides flight control equipment and systems to the world’s leading military platforms.Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs 14,000 employees in 24 countries. At Moog we have a culture of trust and mutual respect; and for you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.
As a Materials Manager, you will:
- Be directly responsible for program strategy (e.g. DD vs. MRP), setting inventory targets, excess inventory reviews, and coordinating related training; for example, Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP), Planning, Plan-For-Every-Part, etc.
- Maintain responsibility over the following: MPS schedule, reviewing inventory impact due to demand changes, approving and updating Plan-For-Every-Part (PFEP) settings, obsolete inventory reviews, and inventory scrap approvals.
- Influence and lead site-wide initiatives, including other departments, to drive change and improvements in proper management of inventory with focus on reducing overall inventory.
- Provide oversight for the execution and improvement of Materials processes, in collaboration with individual process owners and cross-functional teams within Torrance. This position maintains subject matter expertise for the purpose of providing the Materials “How To”. This collaboration is also expected to expand to reach across other Moog sites, as needed.
- Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to optimize part settings to drive right levels of inventory, and support customer delivery commitments.
- Facilitate monthly Site Capability Reviews. At its core, meeting customer demand is of utmost importance to ensuring long term success in execution of existing contracts and winning new business. In order to ensure we are meeting the needs of our customers, this process checks demand against internal and external supply, identifies gaps and resolves deficiencies with cross-functional engagement. The focus is on the 0-3 year horizon, as part of the Integrated Business Process review.
- Assure the accuracy and integrity of the data in the computer-based materials system by maintaining appropriate control procedures within the department and by supporting efforts of other departments to maintain the database.
- Promote Continuous Improvement through employee involvement.
To be considered for the role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:
- Bachelor’s Degree (desirable disciplines are Business, Engineering, or Industrial Management)
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in a Manufacturing Management role
- Minimum 7+ years of experience with manufacturing materials processes, scheduling, and planning
- Advanced level of business acumen, including data analysis, problem solving, project management and team leadership.
- Proven experience in influencing and leading large teams. Strong leadership and facilitation skills in the coordination of activities among variable sized groups of different functional backgrounds.
- Personal drive and human relations skills to deal with the conflicting interests of customers, contracts, program management and manufacturing personnel.
- This position requires access to United States export-controlled information
It’d be great if you also had:
- Experience in the aerospace, defense or space manufacturing industries
- Certification in Supply Chain, including APICS, and/or experience in Lean Management Systems
- Experience with SAP
How We Care for You:
- Financial Rewards: competitive compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance; our Torrance location has a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
- Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
- Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
- Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, and celebrations
Salary range:
$130,000 - $200,000
Pay Disclaimer:
The base pay range represents the low and high end of the Moog pay range or indicates the hourly rate for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on many factors such as skills, experience, certifications and performance. The rate listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include a profit share bonus, employee stock purchase plan, a flexible paid time off policy, competitive 401K plan with enhanced matching program, and many region-specific benefits.
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