Materials Manager
Parker Hannifin
Machine and Precision Tools
Grantsburg, WI - USA
Manager / Team Leader
Experteer Overview
In this role, you lead supply chain activities for the Grantsburg plant to optimize material flow, inventory, and cash. You collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time deliveries and cost efficiency, driving continuous improvement and lean initiatives. You will shape material planning, supplier relationships, and data integrity to support the division’s sales and RONA goals. This position offers scope to implement automated planning tools and foster a world-class materials organization.
Compensation / Benefits
- medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision
- 401(k) with company matching
- tuition reimbursement
- paid time off and holidays
- disability programs
- parential leave
Responsibilities
- Lead matrix coordination with Production Planning, purchasing, and logistics to meet on-time delivery targets and RONA objectives
- Oversee MRP data accuracy and ownership across the plant, ensuring reliable planning and reporting
- Monitor shipping/receiving and resolve process deficiencies; drive improvements
- Leverage tracking systems (phconnect, PFEP, S&OP) to manage materials flow and performance metrics
- Define and implement automated material planning and tracking systems
- Maintain policy alignment with corporate inventory objectives and supplier management processes
- Support supplier quality initiatives, supplier-managed inventory, and consolidated purchasing agreements
- Ensure audit readiness for planning, procurement, and inventory control functions
- Prepare and manage the department budget and cost-reduction programs
- Provide professional development for materials team and promote lean principles across the division
- Facilitate kanban and materials requirements planning across the division
- Oversee annual physical inventory and continuous improvement initiatives
Key requirements
- Minimum 5 years of purchasing/materials management experience in high-volume manufacturing
- Extensive experience with materials management systems including JIT, MRPII, and supplier quality certifications preferred
- Four-year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management; certifications in materials management and quality preferred
- Analytical and technical skills to identify automation opportunities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for internal/external collaboration
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
Description
In this role, you lead supply chain activities for the Grantsburg plant to optimize material flow, inventory, and cash. You collaborate with…
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