Position title

Materials ERP Manager

Description

A Flemington, New Jersey-based electronics manufacturer, is seeking a Materials & ERP Manager to join its dedicated world-class team. this company competes in a worldwide marketplace and addresses a broad range of applications, including: electric vehicle powertrain development and manufacturing, particle accelerators, semiconductor fabrication, cutting-edge energy research, national defense, among many others.

Responsibilities

Manage master data and MRP/MPS configuration, maintain item attributes, lead times, ROL/Kanban settings, and routings; pilot and roll out MRP/MPS to all class codes.
Plan and release production & purchase orders that meet customer demand while optimizing capacity, inventory, and cash.
Ensure inventory accuracy by overseeing cycle-count programs and all stockroom transactions; drive root-cause analysis for variances.
Lead, coach, and develop the Production Planner and stockroom personnel; set objectives, evaluate performance, and build cross-training depth.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Sales, and Engineering to align schedules, resolve shortages, and support NPI.
Drive resolution of material and process non-conformances, managing the NPR workflow, lead cross-functional root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions that eliminate repeat issues.
Manage revision changes and prototype gating, activate new part revisions, shepherd prototypes through the approved workflow, and confirm all documentation, approvals, and BOM updates before full production.
Drive continuous improvement, identify cost-reduction opportunities, streamline material flow, and champion lean/5S initiatives.
Report KPIs (OTIF, inventory turns, schedule adherence) and present data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
7+ years in materials planning, production control, or supply-chain management within a manufacturing environment; prior ERP/MRP ownership required.
Demonstrated success launching or optimizing MRP/MPS modules and governing item-master data.
Proficiency with ERP systems data-analysis skills.
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, inventory-management methodologies (kanban, min/max, costing methods), and BOM/routing structures.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project-management abilities; able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communicator who builds relationships across purchasing, production, engineering, and leadership teams.
Leadership mentality, coaches others, drives accountability, and delivers results.

Job Benefits

Full Benefits

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