Sr. Manager, Material Planning REQ # 1388

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC is looking for a Sr. Manager Material Planning in Suwanee GA.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Manager of Material Planning is responsible for overseeing and optimizing material planning activities to ensure timely reliable and cost-effective procurement and delivery of materials. This role collaborates with sales demand intelligence product management logistics teams and factories to balance supply with demand reduce material shortages minimize excess inventory and support the organizations operational and financial goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions of the position include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead develop and mentor a team of material planners and analysts.
• Develop and implement material planning strategies policies and processes.
• Analyze demand forecasts and production schedules to determine material requirements.
• Ensure timely procurement of finished goods accessories and service parts in alignment with demand.
• Optimize inventory levels to achieve targets for turns and availability.
• Collaborate with factories suppliers logistics and other functional departments to resolve material availability issues and coordinate changes in requirements.
• Review and decide monthly purchase plan with department head for each SKU.
• Prepare and present regular reports on key sales and inventory data/trends monthly to share with senior management (Sales Inventory and Operation Planning (SIOP) meeting).
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements to achieve greater efficiency in the material planning process.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining SIOP forecast for each warehouse for forecasting purchasing and inventory management.
• Work closely with Product Management and Sales during new product introduction. Manage smooth transition of model changes (phase in/out) and minimize obsolete inventory.
• Lead Weekly meetings with the local manufacturing team and monthly meetings with overseas factories to decide on production plan and product mix to balance the stock level and production capacity.
• Support HVAC Accounting Department in the Cash Flow management process and provide the monthly inventory classification report by product category.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional projects as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management Business Operations or related field.
• 7 years experience working with a highly sophisticated planning tool and methodology: Logility experience highly preferred
• 5 years experience managing a team.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills are necessary as this person will interface with other departments senior & executive management customers and vendors.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of materials planning MRP/ERP systems and supply chain best practices.
• Proactive and strategic thinker with a hands-on management style.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to daily changes in supply and demand balance.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or high-volume production environments is highly preferred.
• Should be a self-starter team player result oriented work with minimum supervision and work on projects with deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel PowerPoint Word Outlook).
• SAP experience is preferred
• Team player demonstrating METUS core values including a desire to win together deliver excellence drive sustainability focus on execution and learn continuously.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $128000 and $176000 per year however base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and experience.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements including target bonus plans and discretionary awards. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical dental vision and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employees eligible dependents. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation per year 56 hours of paid sick leave annually and 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year depending on hire date. Employees may also take up to 12 weeks of paid or unpaid parental/disability/emergency/etc. leave if eligible.

ABOUT MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC TRANE HVAC US

Formed in 2018 Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS) is a leading provider of ductless and VRF systems in the United States and Latin America. A 50 percent 50 percent joint venture between Ingersoll Rand plc and Mitsubishi Electric US Inc. the company provides innovative products systems and solutions capable of cooling and heating any application from a home to a large commercial building. METUS is a leading marketer of Zoned Comfort Solutions and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) air-conditioning and heating technology. Systems sold by the joint venture include a wide variety of technologically advanced products designed to deliver superior efficiency comfort and control.

The family of brands supported by METUS includes: Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating Trane / Mitsubishi Electric and American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Mitsubishi Electric. More information is available at . We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package including 401(K).

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy breastfeeding or related medical condition national origin ancestry citizenship age marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression domestic partnership physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic characteristic or information military or veteran status or other legally protected status (except when one of these criteria is a legally permissible bona fide occupational qualification). The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the Company or (c) consistent with the Companys legal duty to furnish information.

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