Job description
Our client is an established and fast growing multi-brand fragrance company that is seeking a new Material Planning Manager to join their team in NYC.
Reports to: Material Planning Director
Job Summary
The Material Planning Manager is responsible for planning short to long-term product requirements to ensure that customer service and inventory targets are achieved, and this is done while considering both material availability and capacity management. Additionally, this role may be responsible for managing assets across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities
• Creation of BOM’s in ERP system and ensuring accuracy.
• Procurement of materials for production as well as work order coordination of finished products.
• Coordinate production with subcontractors.
• Confirm material availability to create process orders weekly for current subcontracted production to support service objectives. This may include creation of stock transfers from other warehouse facilities.
• Review material shortages preventing order conversion and follow up with appropriate suppliers to expedite deliveries.
• Utilize capacity planning, economic order quantity evaluation to ensure a smoother supply chain.
• Evaluate days of supply to ensure proper date maintenance, quantity, sequencing and prioritizing of production runs.
• Communicate supply issues to Sales and Marketing.
• Ensure only needed products are being planned and run.
• Participation in the coordination of engineering changes, product line extensions or new product launches to ensure timely transitions in material and production flow.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills
• Fundamental knowledge of Supply Chain (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver), the integration of organization, system, and process enterprise wide, and the importance of Master Data in the overall effectiveness and operation of the Supply Chain.
• Minimum 3-5 years of related experience in beauty
• Strong computer (Great Plains ERP, Office, Outlook, etc.) and interpersonal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently with strong decision-making skills.
• A global organization with an international peer group.
• An entrepreneurial career in a fast-paced work environment with a dynamic team where all voices are heard and appreciated.
• Low hierarchy with high visibility to upper management on a regular basis.
• A passion driven environment where you will share challenges, achievements and innovations with your peers, manager, and direct reports.
• A growing company with a proven track record and solid financial stability.
Education/Experience
• 2+ years planning and/or production experience.
• APICS certification preferred.
