Supervisor, Material & Production Planning

Job Description

The Supervisor, Material & Production Planning, will be responsible for working closely with Engineering and Production and Procurement teams to identify material requirements and effectively schedule material deliveries. This individual will supervise material/production planners and a logistics coordinator and conduct (advanced) planning in our SAP system.

This individual will need to have a proven track record of experience in a manufacturing environment of highly engineered products and have expert familiarity with MRP systems including S&OP management, MPS creation, EBOM/MBOM alignment and Material Exception review (APICs CPIM certification is highly desired)

Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to): 

• Establish effective material requirements visibility, including reporting, data accuracy and improvement cadences.


• Establish effective material supply processes including spot ordering receipt scheduling and requirements contract establishment which aligns with demand.


• Lead S&OP process.


• Ensure effective alignment of EBOM and MBOM, including accurate alternate item identification and units of measurements.


• Participate in Change Control Board as key signature authority.


• Supervise Material and Production Planners and Logistics specialist.


• Conduct Material and Production planning for complex modules and order types.
  
  

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree. Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) or Operations background is preferred.


• 5-10 years related experience in materials management, production planning, or material scheduling in a manufacturing company of highly engineered products is required.


• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical capabilities


• Expertise in MS Excel


• Familiarity in SAP is desired.


• Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks based on demand are required.


• Experience with NPI (new product implementation) is a plus.


• Ability to present material status effectively in weekly executive meetings is required.


• Open-minded, collaborative, and team-oriented attitude is required.


• Self-motivation and resourcefulness are required.


• Ability to solve problems in a fast-paced work environment with minimal supervision is required.


• Ability to effectively coach and grow subordinates.
  
  

Physical Requirements: 

Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the:

• Ability to frequently use or operate a computer, mouse, and/or other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.


• Ability to frequently use hand(s) for repetitive actions (grasping and fine manipulation).


• Ability to frequently walk or move – to regularly move about inside the office.


• Ability to frequently see or detect, identify, recognize, or assess surroundings while in the office.


• Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, turn, and stoop.


• Ability to frequently sit or be stationary for extended continuous periods of time.


• Ability to stand for occasional periods of time.


• Ability to occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 20 pounds.
  
  

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing their job in an indoor office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may spend 100% (excluding breaks and meal periods) of time in an office environment.

Total Rewards (Benefits, Perks & Compensation)

Benefits & Perks:

In addition to our competitive compensation, you will also be eligible for the following at Karma:

Medical Plan choices include HMO, PPO & HDHP (High Deductible Health Plan)
Dental & Vision Plans
Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
Employee Health & Well-Being Program Events
Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Sick Time, Vacation time and Personal Floaters
Paid Holidays including Company’s Annual Year End Shutdown
Karma Cares Program (Monthly lunch & breakfast)
Pre-taxed Commuter Benefits & much more!

Compensation:

$85,000 - 100,000 /annual salary. Compensation will vary DOE. 

At Karma, our base pay is one part of our total rewards package.

Compensation offered may vary on multiple factors, including market location, education, skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position being offered.