Materials Planning Manager jobs in Merrimack, NH

Our client, a recognized entity in the automotive remanufacturing sector, is in pursuit of a seasoned Materials Manager to steer their supply chain and logistics operations toward enhanced efficacy and strategic alignment with organizational goals. This individual will emerge as a linchpin, facilitating coherence among various departments and ensuring the seamless functioning of materials management and logistics processes.

This Role Offers:

• Competitive base salary plus incentives, healthcare insurance options, PTO, company match 401(k), and more.
• High level of responsibility and visibility with management and executive leadership.
• Commitment to producing high-quality products and empowering employees to achieve success.
• Extensive support resources and tools, including a highly experienced team with decades of experience.
• Strong focus on manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement.

Focus:

• Implement strategic materials management and cost control across all company segments.
• Gauge and present Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with insightful analyses.
• Align with senior management and production units to formulate and attain short-term and long-term objectives, offering comprehensive assessments impacting various business functions.
• Uphold and manage supply chain inventory and records, ensuring accurate and timely data management.
• Mentor, lead, and elevate team members, fostering an environment that encourages continuous improvement and excellence.
• Address and resolve arising challenges such as delivery delays or other supply chain disruptions.
• Negotiate and communicate with external suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous agreements.
• Introduce and manage efficacious procurement processes (i.e. eKanban), ensuring optimal resource utilization.

Skill Set

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a materials or supply chain manager in a similar industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain processes with a focus on cost reduction and process optimization.
• Robust negotiation skills and the ability to forge profitable agreements with external entities.
• Strategic and analytical thinking with a capability to implement effective buying and procurement strategies.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the aptitude to collaborate cross-functionally and engage with senior leadership and production teams.

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is a leading executive search firm, specializing in logistics & supply chain recruitment. Our logistics & supply chain recruiting team has a proven track record of finding top-performing talent in areas such as logistics leadership, supply chain technology, and operations. Learn more at bit.ly/44lDvL4

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience as a Materials or Supply Chain Manager?

Ability to Relocate:

• Nashua, NH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person