Material Planning Supervisor

Posted:
11/6/2024, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Kansas, United States ⋅ Olathe, Kansas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Material Planning Supervisor

The Materials Planning Supervisor leads a team of Material Planners, with the responsibility of planning and scheduling the delivery of material from suppliers. This team is responsible to monitor the flows of buy items, guarantee availability of components in order to avoid material shortages and production downtime, as well as to manage inventory levels to meet our customer service and inventory targets.

What You Will Do:                                       

  • Manages purchasing/material planning activity to ensure timely delivery of material to support production operations
  • Serve as an escalation point with buyer/planners to resolve issues effectively and in a timely manner
  • Manages changes in supply chain requirements (including supplier transitions/product modifications)
  • Ensure that Purchasing/Planning Team is trained and effectively utilizing ERP tools
  • Ensure that Purchasing/Planning Team is utilizing Allegion Standard Work and Material Playbook
  • Ensure up-to-date ABC classification is maintained for planning, and other key inputs into the PFEP process
  • Ensure optimal inventory levels & safety-stock calculations are utilized
  • Maintain proactive shortage identification and management - help flag root causes & corrective actions
  • Expedite deliveries to meet and exceed scheduled critical requirements.
  • Maintain material plan at the time fence to ensure continuity of supply.
  • Interface with required functional groups to resolve challenging delivery requirements.
  • Communicate forecasts and replenishment plans to supplier
  • Maintain and continuously evaluate supplier performance and escalate when issues occur
  • Champion Lean for Purchasing/Materials Planning functions
  • Identify gaps and drive solutions, including metrics on supplier performance
  • Plan for the development of the staff by organizing training sessions
  • Participate in projects related to new or revised material launches at facility
  • In-depth knowledge of computerized integrated information systems (manufacturing, materials management, production planning, procurement and distribution).
  • Must be focused on bottom line results and be a proactive change agent and possess leadership skills to build and maintain a team oriented environment while leveraging lean methodologies.
  • Must be a flexible, decisive and proactive problem solver and able to work well in high pressure, fast-paced environment.
  • Must be a strong communicator and able to influence external suppliers to achieve fulfillment objectives.
  • Must possess a strong customer service orientation and must provide dedicated support of internal customer requirements.
  • Must possess strong organizational skills, with ability to work on multiple priorities at once and be proficient at conflict resolution.

What You Need to Succeed:

  • BA/BS degree preferred with 3-5 years planner/buyer experience
  • 1-3 years previous supervisory experience
  • Experience using MRP/ERP systems
  • Skilled in supplier scheduling including new product introductions.
  • Able to provide direction and training to peers as needed.
  • Computer proficient with ERP and Microsoft Office tools
  • Experience in inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes.
  • APICS CPIM preferred

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if: 

  • You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others.  With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
  • You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development.  As we grow, we want you to grow with us. 
  • You want a culture that promotes work-life balance.  Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work! 

What You’ll Get from Us:

.  Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”

·         A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period 

·         Tuition Reimbursement  

·         Unlimited PTO

·         Employee Discounts through Perks at Work 

·         Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”

·         Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching 

Apply Today!

Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!

Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.

We Celebrate Who We Are! 

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do.   We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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