Materials, Planning and Logistics Manager

Role Overview

The MP&L Manager will lead the Materials, Planning & Logistics (MP&L) function at Alkegen's Sebring, Ohio locations. The role is crucial for achieving On-Time In-Full (OTIF) targets, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and supporting production and shipping operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage production plans and batch schedules in coordination with scheduler, production, engineering, and customer service.
• Manage safety stock analysis and define appropriate inventory stocking levels.
• Maintain inventory health through cycle count programs and report on variances.
• Plan and coordinate production for all product lines, optimizing plant capacity.
• Obtain and manage data on product types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates.
• Coordinate shipping personnel for inbound and outbound shipments, including interplant transfers and offsite storage movements.
• Liaise with maintenance for production line availability and shutdown schedules.
• Support R&D activities with operations, including planning and directing production of new products.
• Manage vendor relationships and support procurement processes.
• Evaluate and dispose of excess and obsolete inventory.
• Manage inventory of finished goods and work-in-progress (WIP).
• Identify and implement purchase saving opportunities, such as cost avoidance, unit price reductions, consignment agreements, and supplier negotiations.
• Implement and manage the dispatch process, including shipment schedules, in collaboration with customer service and plant teams.
• Ensure delivery dates and plant sales forecasts are met, working closely with production and customer service.
• Lead the product expediting process and enforce FIFO inventory practices.
• Direct and develop the MP&L team, including workload assignment, training, and performance development.
• Promote staff development using Alkegen’s performance management tools and frameworks.
• Enforce Alkegen’s Safety and Environmental policies and company values.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and Lean/5S activities within MP&L.
• Contribute to the site’s annual business plan and provide forecasting input.
• Resolve MP&L-related complaints and conduct RCCA/root cause analysis as required.

Essential Qualifications, Experience And Skills

• Very organized, detail-oriented, and proficient with numerical calculations.
• Excellent people/process development and communication skills.
• Computer literate with MS Office and email applications.
• Previous ERP/MRP software experience.
• 5+ years of Supply Chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or commensurate experience and accreditation in Supply Chain Management.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to see cause and effect between operational decisions and financial outcomes.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire, engage, and hold teams accountable.
• Highly analytical and data-driven; able to interpret metrics and results and drive fact-based decision-making.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, complex environments with competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.