Org Marketing Statement
At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including afterspanet 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.
Position SummaryThe Materials Manager will provide leadership of Supply Chain Management activities for the plant in order to maximize favorable impact on ACIP. Supply Chain Management activities 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. Provide direct leadership and/or management of planning functions for plant location in Danville, Kentucky.
Essential FunctionsProvide leadership and strategic direction to the planning department as it relates to supply planning and production scheduling. • Lead and manage all materials management activities including purchase order management, delivery improvement, inventory management, and production planning, with functional ownership of the SIOP process.• Accountable for plant materials metrics and Standards of Performance, investigate discrepancies to resolve/eliminate process deficiencies• 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 plant’s material management policies are consistent with the inventory control objectives of the Corporation.• Support internal or external audit requirements relative to the planning, procurement or inventory control functions.• Provide professional development for all materials team members. Explain and support company policies and procedures.• Benchspan world-class supplier management systems and implement best practices in division as appropriate.• Actively support and implement lean principles at the division.• Facilitate kanban, materials requirement planning technique throughout plant.
Qualifications• Bachelor degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or 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).• SAP knowledge a plus
Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! Our competitive package includes:
Competitive Compensation• Participation in Annual Incentive Program
Benefit & Retirement Plans • Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost. • 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100 of the first 5 of pay• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3 of pay• Career development and tuition reimbursement• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.(“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 Employees & Job Applicants U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
