Materials Manager - Chatsworth, CA

Job Overview

This Position is responsible for ensuring the consistent supply of both internally and externally produced components in support of the Master Production Schedule and published lead-times for the Chatsworth Facility.  This must be accomplished within the constraints of the raw and WIP inventory limits established. Successful management of the Supply Chain function will be accomplished through effective use of SAP and efficient utilization of purchasing, planning, scheduling and shipping employees.  A key first initiative for the incumbent will be successful implementation of enterprise-wide SAP. This position requires a strong emphasis on internal Planning as well as coordinating manufacturing of components from sister plants. 

Pay for this role is expected to be $130-150k annually dependent on experience and qualifications. Health benefits begin at the 1st of the month following hire date. 

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A Day In The Life

• Utilize SAP to guide team to generate purchase orders and shop orders in support of the master schedule
• Identify and implement methods designed to minimize component shortages while also minimizing raw and WIP inventory levels 
• Monitor capacity and load on internal work centers to achieve and maintain acceptable lead times, drive for continuous lead-time reduction
• Develop and maintain capacity planning tools (PSI) to ensure sufficient internal capacity and identify constraints
• Responsible for shipping and receiving functions
• Work with Purchasing resources to develop vendor relationships, reduce costs, reduce lead-times, improve quality and improve on-time performance
• Participate in the establishment of inventory objectives; routinely track, control, and adjust ordering practices to meet or exceed target inventory turns
• Manage material logistics functions associates with the component supply chain
• Initiate and maintain excess and obsolete inventory program; identify, categorize, and disposition material
• Manage and direct team of buyers, planners, schedulers and shipping employees for the business unit, including directing workload, managing performance, coaching and counseling.
• Successfully guide team through SAP early-stage implementation ensuring site’s ability to continue to operate through ongoing capacity planning. 
• Work cross functionally with Operations team and seek feedback on process improvements to support overall success of the facility.
• The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the LA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).

What will help you thrive in this role?

• BS degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field 
• 5+ years experience, in a manufacturing environment
• SAP WM preferred  or similar ERP experience required
• Ability to work cross functionally 
• Proven leadership and communication skills

Competencies