*responsibilities*
- monitor and direct the materials and manufacturing planning, production control, material control functions associated with the support of plant manufacturing operation.
- develop performance measurements for department functions. Sets aggressive improvement goals and report results on a regular basis.
- manage the planning and flow of materials and fgs to maximize delivery performance while optimizing inventory performance.
- accountable for inventory forecasting and inventory policies implementation.
- responsible for siop planning to support sister plants.
- supports intercompany siop processes.
- otif and pdsl for mexicali plant
- manage a team of buyers and planners.. Increase productivity, professional development, and careers.
- develop & create training plans to maximize workforce capability.
- conduct employee performance reviews and provide regular feedback.
- schedule and conduct department meetings; foster employee engagement and ensure that business and operational goals are effectively communicated to employees.
- manages all department projects and ensures the directions and anticipated results are in line with power business initiatives and priorities.
- support the siop process and step in to lead as required
- identify, share, and implement best in class supply chain practices
- develop standard work, policies, and procedures in collaboration with other facilities materials managers and professional supply chain resources
- suggest and lead continuous improvement for your department and others
- manage supplier held inventory programs to improve delivery, reduce lead-times and avoid e&o and risk to vertiv
- collaborate with other departments to drive continuous improvement for vertiv
- collaborate with other facilities and regions of the world to optimize inventory globally
- itc leader for materials department
- monitor capacities and product line delivery performance and daily throughputs.
- work with manufacturing operation to improve material flow through the plant and increase productivity
- drive rigorous operating cadence (tier accountability).other duties as assigned
*qualifications*
- ba or bs in business administration or related field
- 5-10 years of experience
- apics or cpm certification preferred
- bilingual preferred
- mba or related advanced degree strongly preferred
- knowledge of siop and production scheduling dynamics
- experience leading cross-functional teams
*preferred qualifications*:
- experience in an industrial, high mix job shop environment
- an excellent understanding of our manufacturing operations, supply chain management and appropriate vertiv productsexperience with erp systems
*physical & environmental demands*
please list all physical and environmental demands that may performed on a regular basis.*time travel required*
- none