Supervisor, Material Planner/Inventory - Power Partners

The Material Planner/Inventory Specialist for Power Partners LLC, an ERMCO Company will ensure effective/efficient flow of materials from order placement through completion of units, which supports Manufacturing and Operations.  This role is accountable for all aspects of the material warehouse and assigned warehouse personnel to include receiving, material management, and storage.  This role interfaced with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Manage Material Coordinator Team Lead, Material Coordinators and Warehouse Personnel to ensure the following:
• Production departments do not see interruptions in material flow to the lines.
• Regular cycle counts of Raw inventory are performed and reconciled in the ERP system.
• Coordinate with Operations Material Handler Team Leads to ensure WIP is regularly cycle counted and accurately reconciled in ERP system, in conjunction with the cycle counts being performed in the raw locations.
• Material storage areas as clearly marked and in good operating condition.
• Goods are accurately received into inventory and properly located in the warehouse.
• All required written/electronic records are properly generated and stored.
• Collaboration with other Material Planners as necessary to support Supply Chain activities.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and efficient management of inventory and material management.
• Actively lead Lean Initiatives, 5S, and other value creation levers.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university or pursuing a four year degree. Preferred degrees include Engineering, Finance, or Supply Chain.
• Demonstrates personal accountability as well as holding team accountable. Is fair, consistent and respectful in all situations
• Achieves credibility at all levels through technical competence, drive, follow through behaviors, and solid communication skills
• Strategically approaches all efforts from a future, proactive standpoint.
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving and multi-tasking skills
• Situational awareness, excellent communication, organized, good negotiator, and physical stamina
• Actively seeks, shares, and applies new concepts to continuously improve self and others
• Works effectively both individually and in teams to achieve organizational goals
• Provides timely guidance and feedback to help others achieve results
• Self-directed and proactive
• Support Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Design, etc.
• Skilled at designing and mentoring of 5S standards and visual systems
• Understands the processes and operation of the entire plant, including customer expectations
• Work without close supervision, understanding what needs to be done, and taking required actions to complete
• Provide creative solutions to material emergencies
• Support Quality Audit process
• Skilled using computer applications including MS Office, Exchange, and Syteline ERP
• Position contingent on passing all applicable fit for duty requirements