Director of Materials Management Optimization

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Direct the comprehensive materials optimization strategy throughout all Strategic Business Units.

• Standardize planning procedures, enhance inventory accuracy, and boost efficiency in material movement.

• Recognize gaps, evaluate performance, and implement materials management best practices alongside SIOP SBU leaders.

• Propel transformation initiatives to establish a top-tier SIOP organization.

• Ensure the integration of standardized planning processes, advanced analytics, and disciplined execution.

• Create governance, policies, and frameworks for materials planning and inventory management.

• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and Engineering teams.

• Oversee ongoing improvements to minimize waste and optimize processes.

• Provide executive leadership with updates regarding performance, progress, risks, and opportunities.

• Report directly to the VP of SIOP & Material Management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Generally requires a University Degree and a minimum of 14 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum of 12 years of experience.

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in materials management.

• At least 5 years in a leadership position.

• Proven proficiency in MRP systems and ERP software, including SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or JD Edwards.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills for all organizational levels.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Knowledge of MRP logic and best practices.

• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.

• Strong strategic thinking and operational execution abilities.

• Experience with data analysis and forecasting tools.

• Capability to manage complexity within global supply chains.

• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance is necessary.

• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is highly desirable.

• An MBA or Master’s degree is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal services, and ID theft protection.

• Benefits for birth, adoption, and parental leave.

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning reimbursement.

• Adoption Assistance.

• Autism Benefit.

• Employee Assistance Plan, offering up to 10 free counseling sessions.

• Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.

• Doctor on Demand virtual medical consultations.

• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.

• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Possibility of annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on position and collective bargaining coverage.