Materials Manager - Parker Hannifin : Job Details

Position Summary At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference. At Exotic Metals Forming Division, our highly talented team blends a passion for manufacturing with relentless customer support, making us the partner of choice for complex aerospace solutions. Working at EMFD is about being part of a team, a culture, something that is bigger than each of us individually. We began as a small group of people passionately committed to a common goal. That is why we are so proud of everyone in our Exotic family who strives to be the best at what they do every day, working as a collaborative team in a culture of continuous improvement to stretch the bounds of creative thinking and provide quality products to our customers around the globe.Materials ManagerProvide leadership of Supply Chain Management activities for a manufacturing location. Supply Chain Management activities will include materials planning; scheduling; inventory control; cash flow management; information flow and coordination and asset management.Work with suppliers, business unit managers, purchasing, production planners, I/T and other appropriate resources to strategically plan and coordinate the flow of materials and information from customers through procurement to delivery. Matrix management responsibilities with business units and support groups for production planning, shipping, receiving and inventory functions. Provides direct leadership and management of Purchasing and Supplier Quality functions.Functions and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all procurement and materials management activities including order placement, supplier reduction/evaluation/certification, supplier follow up, price negotiation and compliance with government procurement regulations.
• Responsible for Production Planning's manufacturing resource-planning activities. These activities need to help achieve sales and RONA objectives and maintain 100% on-time customer deliveries.
• Matrix responsibilities for personnel involved with the MRP database to achieve and maintain a high degree of data accuracy, integrity, and ownership.
• Accountable for location/division materials metrics and Standards of Performance.
• Help define and implement automated systems to plan and track material flow from customers through procurement to delivery to support a supply chain management strategy.
• Ensure all the location/division's material management policies are consistent with the inventory control objectives of the Corporation.
• Facilitate corporate purchasing and materials initiatives including common part numbers, supplier managed inventory, consolidated purchasing agreements, supplier reduction and supplier quality certifications.
• Advise on supplier-managed inventory or supplier-based contracts with customers. - Support internal or external audit requirements relative to the planning, procurement or inventory control functions.
• Prepare and manage department budget within established guidelines. - Effectively create and sustain procurement to delivery material and system cost reduction programs.
• Provide professional development for all materials team members. Explain and support company policies and procedures.
• Actively support and implement lean principles.
• Facilitate kanban, materials requirement planning techniques

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years applicable purchasing/materials management experience in a world-class, high volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience in state-of-the-art materials management systems including supply chain management, cash flow and asset management, JIT, MRPII, cellular manufacturing and with APICS/CPM certification preferred.
• Four-year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in materials management and quality preferred.
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft PC software (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, databases and presentations).

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer a competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:Health & Well-Being:

• Our benefits start on day 1 of employment! We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.
• 3 dental plan options and vision coverage.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both Childcare and Healthcare expenses as well as optional Supplemental Medical Benefits.
• Reduced healthcare premiums offered with a wellness incentive credit.
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance.

Bonus:

• This position receives a 12.5% Annual Cash Incentive Plan, which is a bonus based on division performance.

Retirement:

• 401k Employer match up to 5% and an annual Retirement Income Account (RIA) contribution of 3%.

Time Away & Work-Life Balance:

• To help promote a healthy work-life balance, this position receives 120 hours of Paid Vacation
• Up to 14 Paid Holidays, including paid time off every year between Christmas and New Year's.
• 4 weeks paid parental leave at 100% of your pay when you have a new addition to your family.
• Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.

Career Advancement and Education:

• Career development opportunities with up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement per year.
• Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program.

Parker Purpose Opportunities (Social Responsibility):

• Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Engagement activities are celebrated throughout the year. Examples include Internal Career Day, FYE Celebration, anniversary recognition events, employee appreciation, veteran appreciation, and more!
• The Parker Foundation provides access to donation matching, disaster relief, charitable organization funding, and paid volunteer hours.

Additional Benefits:

• Employee discounts on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.).
• Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for

The wage range for this role considers allowances for a number of factors, including but not limited to required experience, skill level, prior training, licensure/certifications, education, and other business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $93,195 - $155,514.Drug-Free WorkplaceIn accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to and (06/20/2006) (C/O July 2015)