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CPI Industries

Buyer III - Direct Materials

Plano, TX

$73K - $93K/yr

We're seeking an experienced Buyer III - Direct Materials to manage strategic procurement of direct materials and engineered components used in the manufacture of advanced antenna systems and RF ...

CPI International

Buyer III - Direct Materials

Plano, TX · On-site

$73K - $93K/yr

We're seeking an experienced Buyer III - Direct Materials to manage strategic procurement of direct materials and engineered components used in the manufacture of advanced antenna systems and RF ...

CPI Industries

Buyer III - Direct Materials

Plano, TX · On-site

$73K - $93K/yr

We're seeking an experienced Buyer III - Direct Materials to manage strategic procurement of direct materials and engineered components used in the manufacture of advanced antenna systems and RF ...

Honeywell

Materials Management Principal

Charlotte, NC · Hybrid

You will report directly to our Sr Director Materials Management and you'll work out of our Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA or Ciudad Juarez, MX locations on a Hybrid work schedule. As a planning leader ...

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Director, MFG - Materials Management

Director, MFG - Materials Management

Southwire Company LLC

Carrollton, GA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

65th of 528 rated manufacturers

Job description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?
Location: North Campus
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of the Director Materials Manager is to provide materials management oversite and support to divisional manufacturing facilities. The individual will represent the interests of manufacturing facilities while working with Product Management and Logistics in the supply phase of the SIOP process to ensure the best use of Southwire's manufacturing assets, production plan attainment and on-time delivery. This individual will have a particular focus on intercompany support of bare wire and other WIP components. This Director will manage a small direct staff and have dotted line for Materials managers for the plants they support with regards to planning methodology. The Director will work to ensure the optimal use of Southwire manufacturing assets.
The individual will help drive Date Driven initiatives and adoption of improved production planning tools. They will manage key improvement projects and work on tasks assigned by Operations VPs and Sr. VPs. This is a key role in executing our production plans.
Key Responsibilities
• Leads materials management support functions to Industrial/OEM plants to achieve plant OTIF, WIP reduction, and other metrics.
• Execute on strategy and development of intercompany WIP flow, with a specific focus on Cu/Al strand. Improved Length planning and coordination.
• Conduct OTIF pareto analysis and translate data to implement and drive action plans to improve customer service.
• Point of contact for priority and project order scheduling for Industrial and OEM.
• Define and implement standard work instructions and provides training plans for all MTO Materials Management roles.
• Utilize tools like IBP to visualize and manage loadings by machine/work center/Plan items Capacity groups and use data to drive LTs.
  • Will manage a small IE staff that may grow over time
  • Plan and coordinate AL Rod and support CU Rod prioritization.
  • Supports SIOP and AOP planning

Required Education & Experience
  • Bachelors Degree, preferrably in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain or Logistics
  • 10+ years of experience materials planning and management
  • Experience with SAP

Preferred Education & Experience
  • Masters Degree
  • CPIM or CSCP certifications
  • Experience with SAP and Advaris
  • Wire and Cable manufacturing experience

Spans of Control
Reports To: VP of Supply Chain
Role will manage 2-5 direct reports
Role will support multiple locations
Travel
up to 25% domestic travel
Role is Hybrid 2-3 days onsite
Equipment
Competencies
Drives Results
Business Insights
Values Differences
Manages Complexity
Communicates Effectively
Manages Ambiguity
Skills
Benefits We Offer:
  • 401k with Matching
  • Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Long & Short-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
  • Parental Leave
  • & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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