Division Materials Manager
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Job Location:
Simi Valley, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
29-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY:
Division Materials Manager will provide leadership of Materials Management activities for the division in support of the Parker WIN Strategy. Will develop and execute strategies within a lean enterprise environment concentrating on people organization process and information technology.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role is responsible for the materials management for the entire division large site or numerous value streams. Position will report to the Division Supply Chain Manager. Will lead materials management team members. Work with suppliers business units procurement planners I/T and other appropriate resources to strategically plan and coordinate the flow of materials and information from customers through order fulfillment. Matrix management responsibilities with business units and support groups for planning logistics shipping receiving and inventory functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALIFICATIONS:
Analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities
Demonstrated proficiency in MRP Microsoft Programs
Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts
Understanding of lean enterprise principles and practices
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Division Materials Manager will provide leadership of Materials Management activities for the division in support of the Parker WIN Strategy. Will develop and execute strategies within a lean enterprise environment concentrating on people organization process and information technology.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role is responsible for the materials management for the entire division large site or numerous value streams. Position will report to the Division Supply Chain Manager. Will lead materials management team members. Work with suppliers business units procurement planners I/T and other appropriate resources to strategically plan and coordinate the flow of materials and information from customers through order fulfillment. Matrix management responsibilities with business units and support groups for planning logistics shipping receiving and inventory functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promote and foster safe work environment
- Manages overall strategic planning practices
- Implements a lean approach to materials management including material flow and inventory control
- Completes demand forecasting and supply planning to ensure the availability of all materials and products at minimum cost
- Ensure PFEP & capacity planning activities to support division performance
- Analyzes inventories and develops and executes plans to balance Inventory % of Sales and optimize customer service
- Collaborates with business partners to optimize customer experience by utilizing buying and reselling strategies and warehouse management
- Establishes and implements standard re-order and delivery procedures
- Balances supply with demand through Sales and Operations Planning implementation and execution with the minimum amount of Parkers capacity
- Utilizes forecasting tools to create effective demand management processes
- Employs data analysis and information technology to improve division performance
- Responsible for part data accuracy (item master)
- Create development plans for materials management team members and ensure talent pipeline is in place for key functions
QUALIFICATIONS:
Analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities
Demonstrated proficiency in MRP Microsoft Programs
Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts
Understanding of lean enterprise principles and practices
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Must have Bachelors Degree (4 Year) in Supply Chain or Operations Management Business Engineering or Other.
- Advanced Degree such as MBA preferred
- Minimum of 6 8 years applicable experience in materials management supply chain or operations
- Professional Certification APICS or ISM preferred
- Supply Chain Training Program such as Parker Executive Development Program preferred
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- area management
- Employee Evaluation
- Cold Calling
- Construction Experience
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Territory Management
- Restoration
- Sales Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
