Material Planning Manager

At Kelvion, our mission is to lead the industrial transformation by championing innovation and sustainability. From optimizing data centers and advancing hydrogen production to revolutionizing refrigeration and HVAC systems, our mission-critical thermal solutions empower industries around the globe. United as “One Kelvion,” our global team delivers innovative solutions that drive customer success and support a sustainable future. Kelvion – Together, We Shape the Future

POSITION SUMMARY

Kelvion, one of the leading global manufacturers of heat exchangers, is currently seeking to hire an experienced and detail-oriented Material Planning Manager to join our team. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the Material Planning team, ensuring consistent and adequate supply of materials are available for production operations. The MPM will work closely with other department heads in production regarding production goals, timelines, etc.

The ideal candidate should have the ability to forecast the correct volumes of materials, goods, and products to Kelvion from our supply chain companies.

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

To ensure materials and services for production are available on time and under requested conditions for day-to-day business execution and for the long-term company goals.

PRIMARY CUSTOMER FOCUS

To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, safety, and functionality, is evident in the work completed by the Material Planning Department, guaranteeing customer satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Responsible for the oversight of material planning and supplier scheduling processes.
• Supports and/or leads as required the initiatives related to the improvement of the cost and supply conditions (lead time, quality, on-time delivery, payment terms, and others) of the Materials, Components, Investments, and Services used to meet the company’s yearly and long-term objectives.
• Define the right Material planning and ordering processes (MRP, reordering point, spot order, etc.) for each type of material or service, taking into account the key related business conditions such as customer orders lead time, supplier lead time, availability, and reliability of bill of materials, etc.
• Drive necessary actions with the Purchasing function when it is not fully defined the source and the purchasing conditions of the material or services that are about to be requested. Escalate to the same function the cases that cannot be resolved by the Material Planners when suppliers raise concerns or reject totally or partially the received order.
• Maintain a close interaction with other company-related key stakeholders such as Sales, Production, and Engineering to consider their particular needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES – Safety

• To help ensure that all our employees go home safely at the end of their working day.

RESPONSIBILITIES – Quality

• To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.
• Will adhere to all quality requirements that are inside of the Quality Management system.

RESPONSIBILITIES – Corporate / Site

• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Operational Framework.
• To be part of & to promote Catoosa Standard of Excellence which incorporates high standards of ethical behavior, to promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and one team culture.
• All employees are expected to follow government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Base knowledge and understanding of the main material planning and supplier scheduling (customer order intake, production planning, incoming material scheduling, and outbound transportation) and the ERP-based supporting systems as well as Intermediate skill level in Excel.
• Proven experience in leading a team of people with a given set of objectives.
• Purpose-driven individual, target-oriented, and used to work under pressure.
• Proactive person to permanently look out for improvement opportunities.
• Flexibility to resolve external and internal conflict situations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required…