Materials Manager

Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.

Position Summary: Reporting to the Sr. Director, Global Supply-chain, the Materials Manager will have complete oversight of all demand planning, master scheduling, production control, and material planning at G&W Electric’s global headquarters in Bolingbrook, IL. This position covers a broad range of responsibilities and interactions with senior leaders in purchasing, operations, engineering, sales & marketing, and finance to ensure the right materials are available as needed to fulfill revenue plans for a range of electrical distribution products.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of production planner/schedulers in all facets of materials management (demand planning, production planning, capacity planning, etc.) in a high mix, low volume environment with multiple sites and product lines to maximize operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead functional gap assessments for MRP system (JD Edwards) and partner with IT and other functions to optimize MRP effectiveness.
• Develop a vision and long-term strategy and roadmap related to the systems, processes, and skills for the future of the Materials Management function.
• Design, develop, and implement solutions, utilizing LEAN principals for material control activities to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Work with warehouse manager and procurement to improve processes and procedures that reduce overall inventory levels, while maintaining appropriate balances to support production needs.
• Develop appropriate metrics and set goals for annual performance, ensuring objectives are met for production plans and material availability.
• Actively engage in the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SI&OP) process, coordinating with sales & marketing, finance, operations, and procurement to ensure production schedules align with material availability to fulfill customer orders.
• Help identify supply-chain risk and work to mitigate impact on operations and to revenue plan.
• Hire, train, and support production schedulers, material planners, and support staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain or Business Management.
• Minimum of SEVEN (7) years in progressive leadership roles encompassing production scheduling and planning, material planning, and logistics/warehouse functions or similar materials management responsibilities.
• Expertise in understanding and utilization of ERP and MRP systems, preferably JD Edwards.
• Demonstrated success in developing teams, organizations and individuals to operate with higher levels of performance through goal setting, accountability, and career development.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma practices, partnering with peers and global process owners to develop and maintain best practices and standards.
• Warehousing and Inventory Control experience preferred.
• Ability to travel internationally

Why join us? G&W enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world!

G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

*G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

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