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Continental Electronics Corporation is seeking a Manager, Materials Planning, based out of Dallas, TX.

Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with over 75 years of proven performance. CEC has experienced significant recent growth and has established itself as the go-to supplier for a diversified product line supporting a wide spectrum of markets from commercial products, military customers, to space research laboratories.

The Materials Planning Manager manages planning and production control processes and personnel responsible for planning and tracking of delivery and availability of materials, and issuance of manufacturing/work orders to meet production goals and schedules.

• Oversees personnel who support scheduling and forecasting volume of material and products inbound to the business from supply chain companies or being worked on the manufacturing floor.
• Performs a wide variety of duties requiring knowledge of MRP and cross-department operational procedures.
• Supervises multiple manufacturing disciplines in an integrated workforce environment, ensuring effective communication and coordination with other departments.
• Energizes team members and holds each member accountable for performance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Addresses and resolves conflicts or issues among production staff promptly and effectively.
• Fosters a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Works with purchasing to fill order requirements and meet delivery schedules.
• Creates manufacturing orders based on product manufacturing releases from the engineering department.
• Works with documents such as purchase orders, schedules, bill of materials, manufacturing orders and other forms which require confidential handling
• Verifies manufacturing data for completeness and works through part shortages
• Understands and manages risks to minimize impact on production schedule
• Gathers and posts inventory data and prepares summaries of data
• Monitors the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and verifies inventory accuracy
• Distributes material according to established procedures, maintains & updates distribution lists
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to forecast, plan and facilitate on-time material and parts delivery to production as and when required
• Creates correspondence, reports, forms, and other material as required

• 5 years of related experience, manufacturing/operations planning preferred
• Must have at least 3-5 years of MRP software utilization experience; Costpoint preferred
• Must have working or managerial experience in supply chain, planning, or production control activities
• MS Office suite experience, specifically proficient in Microsoft Excel

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Previous Supervisory or leadership experience: capability in managing teams, handling conflict resolution, and providing guidance and mentorship

• Familiarity with manufacturing operations
• Microsoft Project or production scheduling experience
• Project Management experience

COMPETENCIES

• Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting employee reviews

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to effectively communicate with team members, management, and other departments
• Strong, proactive, analytical, problem-solving, negotiation and influencing skills
• Results-oriented and organized with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail skills

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervision of 3-7 people in a team environment.

Please review our benefits here: Life at OSI

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending

on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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OSI Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively OSI) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited information or resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are considered and deemed to be the property of OSI.

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OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and

inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.

The Manager, Materials Planning will lead all materials planning activities that support clinical and commercial manufacturing operations. This role is key in ensuring the timely availability of raw materials, components, and supplies to meet production demands across multiple phases of the product lifecycle. The Manager will drive process excellence, optimize ERP-based planning tools, and lead a team of Materials Planners to ensure materials readiness and alignment with site production schedules.

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

The Role:

• Lead and oversee materials planning across multiple product lines and manufacturing sites.
• Ensure materials availability aligns with the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and demand forecasts.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels, planning parameters, safety stocks, reorder points, and lead times.
• Own and optimize the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process through the ERP system (JDE).
• Manage material lifecycle activities to reduce expiry, obsolescence, and scrap.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to address material-related issues in real time.
• Act as functional owner for Planning-related ERP modules and master data.
• Define, track, and report KPIs related to material readiness, inventory accuracy, and planning effectiveness.
• Lead and mentor the Materials Planning team; provide direction, coaching, and performance management.

The Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in materials planning or inventory management, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotech, or CMO/GMP environments.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive, direct people leadership experience.
• Strong ERP system experience (JDE preferred), including MRP execution and master data maintenance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and solve problems in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• APICS CPIM or similar certification.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement experience.

The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $120,000 to $155,000 plus an annual bonus target. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Why You Should Join Catalent:

• Competitive medical benefits and 401K
• 152 hours PTO + 8 Paid Holidays
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Opportunity to work on Continuous Improvement Processes

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

Personal initiative. Dynamic pace. Meaningful work.

1. MRP/ERP Systems (SAP), ideally Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
2. Extended knowledge of planning processes (MRP, MPS, S&OP).
3. Knowledge of Lean Production (Value Stream Mapping, Material Replenishment and Flow, PFEP, etc.).
4. Knowledge of Operations / Manufacturing processes in automotive plants.
5. Materials Planning.
6. Supplier Management.
7. Inventory Management.
8. Logistics.

• Analyzing and approving purchase orders, coordinating logistics and warehouse operations, and ensuring material supply meets production requirements with minimum stock levels while optimizing costs.
• Providing direction according to established policies and management guidance, administering company policies directly affecting operations, and recommending policy changes.
• Executing inventory plans to meet business objectives and monitoring continuous improvement programs and initiatives.
• Ensuring data accuracy in Material Requirement Planning (MRP) systems, developing and implementing system enhancement plans and initiatives.

TE Connectivity in Greensboro, NC is looking for a Manager, Materials Planning, responsible for managing inventory, purchasing, planning, forecasting, controls freight and logistics operations to ensure the highest level of operations and customer satisfaction with control over costs and resources. Determine quantity and order date for materials to meet production or engineering schedules, initiate purchase requisitions in compliance with supply agreements, and develop the schedule to be used in the production facility based on forecasts and historical analysis and collaborate with the finance and procurement teams to develop strategies to support plant cost. Lead materials planning team emphasizing safety, performance, and the development of a desirable work environment. Take ownership of forecasting, purchasing, inventory management, supply planning, procurement and logistics activities across raw materials, components, packaging, and finished goods suppliers. Evaluate and improve existing logistics strategies (freight) for all shipments inbound, domestic and international, as well as recommending new strategies for even more efficiency. Maintain inventory levels based on monthly ABCXYZ methodology. Provide glidepaths with actions and strategies to achieve company goals. Maintain the purchasing system to ensure optimal purchase quantities and timing at the lowest possible logistical expense and to provide accurate and continuous inventory information. Manage Supplier Relationship, Development, and Performance. Collaborate with our Customer Care Team to support Customer escalations or meetings. Perform risk analysis and develop mitigation plans and solutions to problems. Monitor Daily On Hand and Coverage. Supervise, train and audit Material Analysts Std.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, purchasing/supply chain management, or related field (or foreign equivalent), plus four years of experience in the job offered, in a manufacturing environment, in materials management, or in a related occupation.

Special Requirements: Requires four years of experience with the following: 1. MRP/ERP Systems (SAP), ideally Integrated Business Planning (IBP). 2. Extended knowledge of planning processes (MRP, MPS, S&OP). 3. Knowledge of Lean Production (Value Stream Mapping, Material Replenishment and Flow, PFEP, etc.). 4. Knowledge of Operations / Manufacturing processes in automotive plants. 5. Materials Planning. 6. Supplier Management. 7. Inventory Management. 8. Logistics. May require employment and background checks.

Location: Greensboro, NC, US, 27409

Travel: 10% to 25%

Requisition ID: 138810

Function: Manufacturing

TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.