Purchased Parts Planning Manager

Adecco - Mebane, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Mebane, NC

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Purchased Parts Planning Manager will lead the development and implementation of best practices for managing purchased materials planning across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role focuses on effective inbound material supply and inventory management, ensuring accuracy and sustainability in planning data while leading a team of planning staff. The successful candidate will drive procurement and inventory management strategies, promote company values, and collaborate with various teams to enhance processes and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the purchased part planning functions in each facility, driving best-in-class procurement and inventory management strategies.
• Develop methods for KPI improvement including Stock Turns, Premium Freight, Supplier DSA, Customer DSA, Customer Past Due, and Supplier Due.
• Promote and role-model the company's values.
• Collaborate with the user community and IT to refine system tools for efficient procurement processes.
• Document and routinely review all procedures for accuracy.
• Monitor and provide staff training at a level commensurate with each job function.
• Work with the Purchasing function to manage problem suppliers and improve processes.
• Ensure the department is staffed with innovative, high-performing team members focused on continuous improvement.
• Lead efforts related to the intern/co-op program to develop new talent.
• Administer and collaborate with plant leaders on improvements related to Purchased Parts Planning and Inventory Management.
• Partner with site leadership teams on continuous improvement plans to drive business results and customer service.

Requirements

• 7+ years of diverse Supply Chain / Procurement experience, including a proven ability to succeed in a matrix work structure.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate and influence leaders and front-line employees in change management initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels.
• Demonstrated balance between customer service and running a lean, cost-efficient organization.
• Excellent organizational, project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP planning systems (QAD Preferred) and fluent in Excel as an analytical tool.
• Technology-savvy to leverage eProcurement and eSourcing tools.
• Proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, and time-sensitive environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with inventory analysis tools preferred.