Division Materials Manager

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: "Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow."

Parker Meggitt, a recent addition to Parker Hannifin, is a global leader in the Commercial and Military Aerospace markets, specializing in fire and smoke detection systems, extinguishing systems, bleed air overheat detection systems, actuators, rudder pedal assemblies, pumps, fuel gauging systems, and high-temperature cables. Located in Simi Valley, CA, this site is within the Fire Safety & Power Systems Division (FSPSD) and is a key supplier in select energy markets, particularly in nuclear gas analyzers and nuclear containment vessel penetration cables. We work directly with some of the largest aerospace companies in the world, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin, among others.

About the Role

The Division Materials Manager will provide leadership of Materials Management activities for the division in support of the Parker WIN Strategy. This role is responsible for the materials management for the entire division, large site, or numerous value streams. The position will report to the Division Supply Chain Manager and lead materials management team members. The role involves working with suppliers, business units, procurement, planners, I/T, and other resources to strategically plan and coordinate the flow of materials and information from customers through order fulfillment, with matrix management responsibilities for planning, logistics, shipping, receiving, and inventory functions.

Responsibilities

• Promote and foster a safe work environment
• Manage overall strategic planning practices
• Implement a lean approach to materials management including material flow and inventory control
• Complete 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
• Analyze inventories and develop and execute plans to balance Inventory % of Sales and optimize customer service
• Collaborate with business partners to optimize customer experience by utilizing buying and reselling strategies and warehouse management
• Establish and implement standard re-order and delivery procedures
• Balance supply with demand through Sales and Operations Planning implementation and execution with the minimum amount of Parker’s capacity
• Utilize forecasting tools to create effective demand management processes
• Employ data analysis and information technology to improve division performance
• Ensure part data accuracy (item master)
• Create development plans for materials management team members and ensure talent pipeline is in place for key functions

Requirements

• Analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities
• SIOP experience within an aerospace manufacturing industry
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (4 Year) in Supply Chain or Operations Management, Business, Engineering or related field (required)
• 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)