Site Materials Manager

$130,000 - $200,000/Yr

Moog - Torrance, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Torrance, CA

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Moog is looking for a Site Materials Manager to lead inventory processes and develop a robust strategy to transform inventory practices using subject matter expertise. You will control the master schedule, manage inventory, and oversee the materials planning processes. You will have a 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 Director, you will have a 9/80 schedule option and work onsite in Torrance, CA.

Responsibilities

• Champion business transformation initiatives and ongoing process improvement in inventory and warehouse operations.
• Provide change management leadership to ensure we achieve and sustain our targeted performance levels.
• Provide the knowledge, leadership and experience with Value Stream Analysis and Improvement, Lean Thinking and Six Sigma necessary to lead inventory process improvements.
• Develop project strategies, goals, and plans that enable the organization to improve inventory reduction practices.
• Be directly responsible for program strategy (e.g. DD vs. MRP), setting inventory targets, excess inventory reviews, and coordinating related training.
• Track and monitor effectiveness of key business metrics; recommend and implement changes as needed to ensure inventory reduction objectives are met.
• Implement regular management routines to drive execution, focus and results on inventory initiatives.
• Provide oversight for the execution and improvement of Materials processes, in collaboration with individual process owners and cross-functional teams within Torrance.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to optimize part settings to drive right levels of inventory, and support customer delivery commitments.
• Investigate and resolve inconsistencies with inventory.
• Make recommendations to leadership to improve inventory turns.
• Facilitate monthly Site Capability Reviews to ensure customer demand is met.
• Assure the accuracy and integrity of the data in the computer-based materials system by maintaining appropriate control procedures.
• Promote Continuous Improvement through employee involvement.

Requirements

• 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 US export-controlled information; must have the ability to access this information.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the aerospace, defense or space manufacturing industries
• Ability to lead meetings with senior leadership
• Certification in Supply Chain, including APICS, and/or experience in Lean Management Systems
• Experience with SAP

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Annual profit sharing
• Matching 401k
• Ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible paid time off
• Holidays and parental leave program
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Tuition Assistance
• Mentorship and coaching opportunities
• Leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, and celebrations