Logistics/Materials Mgmt Director - Manufacturing

Charles F Day and Associates is currently seeking an experienced Logistics and Materials Director for a Midwest client.

Working in concert with the Production Planners and Supervisors, Shipping, Materials Management, and Purchasing the Logistics Director will be responsible for leading production scheduling, material planning, establish company-wide transportation efforts, and position capacity requirements in support of MRP driven master production plan.

Duties:

• Ensure preparation of monthly master production schedule in coordination with monthly sales plan to meet customer delivery performance goals.
• Verify production schedule.
• Review material requirements to insure material availability.
• Lead material planning group in efforts to meet delivery and inventory turn performance goals.
• Lead efforts within materials planning/scheduling group in the utilization of all aspects of MRP II system.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance measurement reports and charts.
• Assist Production Supervisors in material issues related to engineering changes and new product start up.
• Complete part by part analysis of inventory items by product.
• Coordinate and lead efforts in the annual physical inventory.
• Accomplish special assignments as needed.
• Oversee and develop Production Planning team into world class and professional materials organization.
• Participate in plant cross-functional teams when requested.
• Support and improve company policy administration related to purchasing and inventory control.
• Emergency expediting of material shortages for any of the product areas.

Requirements: 

• Proven track record in problem solving, analyze alternatives and prioritize/implement necessary corrective actions.
• Solid Understanding of material flow and production scheduling techniques and has the aptitude to perform inventory analysis.
• Working knowledge and experience within an MRP driven manufacturing system.
• Ability in utilizing MRPII (AS400) system and PC’s to perform work responsibilities and develop analytical tools to measure plant performance.
• 3PL Experience and Execution.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills.
• Total commitment to operating in a team driven environment and present self as a role model in demonstrate high standards of performance and personal integrity.
• Able to communicate with customer and suppliers professionally as a representative of the Company.

Education/ Experience:  Four year BA/BS degree from an accredited institution of higher learning. Five years experience in a Supervisory/Leadership capacity, preferably in a materials organization, inventory management and control.

APICS CPIM certified or is working toward completion of certification

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in logistics/materials management from Manufacturing and be hands-on, strategic, and flexible, driving a high performance team effort in a fast moving and rapidly growing company.

Send resume and cover letter with salary history to HR@cfday.net for immediate consideration.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer