Group Materials Manager

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 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. We believe that the key to bringing talented new team members into our organization is by focusing on everyone's talents and potential rather than the job specification. If you have innovative ideas and a commitment to excellence, we are more than happy to consider you for other roles in Parker that may be a good fit.

Position Summary:

The Group Materials Manager will provide leadership of Materials Management activities for the Group in support of the Parker WIN Strategy. Will develop and execute strategies within a lean enterprise environment concentrating on people, organization, process and information technology.

The Group Materials Manager role is responsible for the material management in collaboration with the Aerospace divisions. Position will report to the VP of Supply Chain. Work with suppliers, business units, procurement, planners, I/T and other appropriate resources to strategically plan and coordinate the flow of materials and information from customers through order fulfillment. Matrix management responsibilities with business units and support groups for planning, logistics, shipping, receiving and inventory functions.

Essential Functions:
* Manages overall strategic planning practices
* Implements a lean approach to materials management including material flow and inventory control
* Completes demand forecasting and supply planning to ensure the availability of all materials and products at minimum cost
* Ensure PFEP & capacity planning activities to support Group performance
* Analyzes inventories and develops and executes plans to balance Inventory % of Sales and optimize customer service
* Collaborates with business partners to optimize customer experience by utilizing buying and reselling strategies and warehouse management
* Establishes and implements standard re-order and delivery procedures
* Balances supply with demand through Sales and Operations Planning implementation and execution with the minimum amount of Parker's capacity
* Utilizes forecasting tools to create effective demand management processes
* Employs data analysis and information technology to improve division performance
* Responsible for part data accuracy (item master)
* Create development plans for materials management team members and ensure talent pipeline is in place for key functions

Qualifications:
* Ten or more years of strategic experience with significant budgetary and business performance impact. Prior management and project team leadership preferred. AEROSPACE EXPERIENCE PREFERRED.
* Four-year college degree in business, engineering or supply management required. MBA degree and Certificate in Purchasing Management (CPM) or Contracts Management preferred.
* Demonstrated analytical and technical skills to understand business practices and apply to work practices.
* Demonstrated leadership skills to effectively coordinate and manage cross organizational needs and priorities and influence key decisions.

Additional Comments:
* The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification.
* The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions.
* The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities.
* It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.
* Travel requirement - 30+% travel required.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! Our competitive package includes:

Competitive Compensation
* Participation in Annual Incentive Plan

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 Workplace
In 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.

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