Sr Mgr, Materials

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Senior Planning Manager at MKS | ESI, you will partner with the Production team to plan, schedule and manage all aspects of laser & system production to ensure efficient and timely delivery of goods. In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager, Materials Management.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Responsible for planning and implementing activities related to the material purchase, material control, inventory control and shipping/receiving and stores functions

• May also be responsible for planning and implementing activities related to the procurement of materials, parts, components, and equipment

• Other responsibilities may include managing the logistics activities and related systems information in a manufacturing environment

• Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to supply chain services; inventory control; and/or critical parts availability

• Directs the activities of buyers and expediters to accomplish company objectives

• Develops, implements and maintains policies, procedures and material control systems, and /or for the operation of procurement activities

• Ensures materials are ordered and in stock to meet company requirements, while maintaining acceptable inventory levels

• Develops material schedules and coordinates the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production and engineering

• Reviews and plans requirements for purchasing materials

• May prepare material requirement plans on an automated computer system

• May assist with the establishment and maintenance of the production control system

What will you bring to the team, along with your curiosity and creativity is:

• Bachelor's degree required

• CPIM and/or APICS certification strongly preferred

• 10+ years of related experience

• Proven experience working in complex, matrixed, multinational organizations

• Good project management and problem-solving skills

• Strong analytical and planning skills, with the ability to interpret data and trends and generate actionable insights

• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills

• Proactive, resourceful and able to multi-task

• 5+ years of SAP Experience

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