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Job Description: Materials Manager

Duration: 7 Months

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Pay Rate: $48/hr. - $50/hr.

Location: Westborough MA 01581

Our client, located in the greater Boston area, is the epicenter of robotics innovations seeking a materials Manager to join their diverse team of engineers. The team is dedicated to designing, testing, and building a dynamic fleet of robots and mechatronic systems. With offices, labs, test floors, and factories all co-located, the company fosters a fast-paced environment where hardware design, code development, testing, and manufacturing come to life quickly and efficiently. Current advancements include autonomous movement and mobility, artificial intelligence, machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic management software, predictive analytics, and more.

Top 3 Required Skills:

1. Manufacturing background (Supplier Planner)

2. Understanding of Production Scheduling Concepts

3. End-to-end supply knowledge for replenishment planning

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the finite production schedule and material requirements plan based on forecasted demand, inventory levels, and production capacity.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure that supply plans are both feasible and executable.

• Manage inventory levels and replenishment strategies to optimize working capital while maintaining target service levels.

• Participate in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align supply plans with demand forecasts and business objectives.

• Identify and resolve supply-demand gaps through scenario planning and adjustments to supply parameters.

• Communicate supply-related risks, constraints, and mitigation plans to key stakeholders.

• Leverage planning systems, data, and analytics to generate optimized supply plans.

• Monitor supply plan performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) such as schedule adherence, inventory turns, and supplier delivery.

• Identify opportunities to improve supply planning processes, tools, and data quality.

• Work cross-functionally to drive alignment between various teams and communicate changes effectively.

• Participate in new product introduction projects to incorporate supply planning requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or a related field.

• Deep understanding of advanced planning strategies and replenishment processes.

• Excellent problem-solving and process improvement skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional projects.

• Proficient in supply chain management tools and technologies.

• I am proficient in SQL and data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI.

• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma process improvement methodologies.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a related technical field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Kinaxis Author or Advanced User certification.

• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and process optimization.

• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.

• Knowledge of emerging technologies in the supply chain and logistics space (e.g., IoT, machine learning).

• Master's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a related technical discipline.

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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