Planning & Logistics Manager

SUMMARY:

The Planning and Logistics Manager is responsible for maintaining materials and production planning functions.  Manages direct reports to ensure proper production planning and purchasing functions to meet operational requirements.  Responsible for communication of information necessary for the effective and efficient operation of closed-loop MRP system.  Contributes to manufacturing at best cost through the timely procurement of material and achieving optimal service levels.

WAGE TYPE: Salaried Exempt, FLSA Exemption: Administrative Exemption.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedule and release order to manufacturing and/or packaging and help ensure that orders are started on time and processed efficiently through the plant in order to meet the due dates.
• Schedule and release purchased components from approved vendors.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers, internal and external customers to ensure that requirement to support our operations are met.
• Manage and coordinate warehouse operations including incoming and outgoing deliveries
• Interface with customers to address delivery, quality, and planning communications
• Work with manufacturing and/or packaging management to develop a smooth flow of needed material.
• Review product mix to ensure that sufficient capacity is available to meet production goals and customer requirements.
• Work with inventory personnel to help maintain accurate inventories; to keep an accurate perpetual inventory.
• Work with logistics in order to move products efficiently, timely and at best cost.
• Advise management of the status of work in progress, material availability and production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided to meet customer demand.
• Update and keep current MRP operating data.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
• Maintain Production Control functions in the Materials Manger’s absence.
• Ensure daily / monthly tasks are completed by direct reports in order to maintain standard work and accurate data for internal and external customers.
• Monitor daily shipments shortages for follow-up.
• Plan Integration parts and debug system.
• Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals.
• Environmental responsibility is our commitment to our communities.
• Proper disposal of waste such as recyclables, standard waste, hazardous waste, etc. is expected.
• Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required.

Education and/or Experience:

Expected: Master’s Degree and 1 year materials management experience OR Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years materials management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience in MRP, Capacity Planning, Inventory and Production control and purchasing.  APIC’s certification.             

Communication Skills:

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language in order to communicate well with our vendors, internal suppliers and interpret invoices.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Coach and communicate organizational requirements, job duties and performance expectations to direct reports to build a cohesive team.

Other Skills:

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram or schedule form.
• General knowledge of accounting and understanding of the general ledger accounts and how they relate to invoices.
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to operate a 10-key calculator.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer Data Entry

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform physical functions equivalent to Category E.