Production Control and Materials Manager

SUMMARY The Demand Planning Manager's primary responsibility is managing the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process for assigned businesses and sites. They are responsible for developing best-in-class processes, standardizing practices, and driving improvements. Additionally, the manager manages the calendar of events, research business issues to identify potential problems, and conducts deep dive analyses aligned with customer expectations and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) requirements.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Foster an inclusive workplace by actively addressing biases and promoting diversity. Establish and oversee a comprehensive SIOP process to optimize sales, inventory, and operations planning. Champion standardization and adherence to compliance across all business operations. Equip leadership with strategic insights to facilitate risk mitigation, addressing factors such as capacity constraints, shifts in demand and product mix, customer forecast variability, and more. Synchronize production with real-time demand by integrating tactical and strategic planning across different organizational functions, utilizing Oliver Wight methodologies. Thoroughly analyze customer forecasts and production schedules to create a cohesive IBP that includes new product development, strategic projects, and financial forecasting. Identify and address key capacity bottlenecks in collaboration with the Value Stream team, formulating strategies to alleviate or minimize these constraints. Enhance process efficiency by applying lean methodologies and adopting industry-proven best practices. Maintain clear and effective communication with all business units regarding the IBP, including setting priorities, providing status updates, and sharing project developments. Foster internal collaboration to resolve any operational conflicts effectively. Lead and mentor site-specific demand planners/analysts to promote their development and ensure alignment with corporate standards and objectives. Maintains clean, organized work environment and adheres to all safety standards, procedures, and regulations. Adheres to all factory safety procedures and guidelines.   *Other duties as required in support of the department and the company*   SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES Supervisory responsibilities involve overseeing and managing a team or individual to ensure adequate performance and job satisfaction and contribute to individuals’ career goals.   QUALIFICATIONS  To succeed in this job, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job function. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.   EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of supply chain experience or high school diploma and nine (9) years of supply chain experience, specifically in purchasing, production control, and/or planning. Background in aerospace, defense, or cable assembly industries favored.   CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS APICS/ISM/Supply Chain certification or willingness to complete first module of APICS Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) program (or equivalent) within one year of employment is required.   LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Conversational in any other language is a plus.   JOB SKILLS Proficient in MS Office Suite and SharePoint. Knowledge of ERP systems, SAP preferred. Strong material management skills including various levels of planning from Sales and Operations Planning to Execution and Control of Operations/Production Activity Control, Transactional Management, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Warehousing, Inventory Control, Shipping and/or Logistics as well as critical thinking and problem-solving capability Proficient with material requirement planning (MRP) and SIOP. Knowledge of SI&OP/IBP Planning and lean concepts. Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities. In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and standards. Strong team building, problem-solving, and project management abilities. Effective communicator and collaborator across organizational levels. Ability to assimilate information quickly, possess strong decision-making and organizational skills. Work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Adaptable to fast-paced and dynamic work settings. Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, suppliers, and employees Portray a positive and professional image and establish relations with a wide range of personalities, cultural backgrounds, and educational levels. Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Apply concepts such as percentages, ratios and proportions to job-related situations Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Ability to be flexible and able to function comfortably in a fast paced, constantly changing, and ambiguous environment while maintaining a positive team environment Reliable and flexible to work additional hours on short notice to complete orders and/or special projects to meet customer demands. Understanding and experience in Lean manufacturing environment preferred. Participate in continuous improvement projects and 5S related performance teams. A team player that can relate to people at all levels of the organization and possesses excellent communication skills with high ethical standards and a positive professional image.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS As part of their job duties, the employee must be able to sit, stand, and walk throughout the day while frequently using their hands to handle objects and communicate verbally. Additionally, they may need to reach, stretch, push, pull, crouch, stoop, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. This role requires specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. According to ADA regulations, reasonable accommodation will be provided to ensure that individuals with disabilities can perform the job's essential functions.   WORK ENVIRONMENT Office environment: This is an air-conditioned work environment where employees have desks or cubicles and work in a fixed location. The physical environment is usually comfortable, well-lit, and equipped with the necessary facilities and hardware. The company culture is a culture of teamwork, communication, continuous improvement, business casual, strategic, and goal-oriented. The working conditions are stable, predictable, and secure.   ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY Amphenol CIT is fully committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. To achieve this, we adhere to all applicable environmental regulations and laws, prevent pollution, and continuously improve our environmental performance in all our global operations. This is possible through an Environmental Management System that provides a framework for setting and reviewing our environmental objectives and targets. We aim to identify and reduce any negative environmental impact our business activities may have.   PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS ASTM F–2412–2005, ANSI Z41–1999, or ANSI Z41–1991 rated safety toe shoes in specific areas. Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety-rated glasses in specific areas. Hearing protection in specific locations. Ability to compile with JSA in specific areas.   EXPORT COMPLIANCE DISCLAIMER This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) technical data. Therefore, candidates must qualify as US Persons, defined as US Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders).   TRAVEL Travel is not required for this position.