Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) · 4 months ago
Materials Planning Specialist
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expIndustrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. The Materials Planning Specialist will be responsible for establishing and refining material replenishment strategies to support lean production systems, collaborating with various teams to ensure effective material flow and process alignment.
AutomotiveElectronicsLogisticsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Design, pilot, and implement lean material replenishment systems including Kanban, PFEP, JIT, and visual replenishment strategies
Develop and maintain point-of-use (POU) inventory solutions to reduce material travel and downtime
Collaborate closely with Production, Fabrication, Planning, and Warehouse teams to align material delivery processes with work center needs
Lead regular reviews and kaizen events to identify gaps and drive standardization
Work with warehouse and production staff to improve part staging and kitting processes in support of work center schedules
Ensure accurate ERP transactions, drive cycle count integrity, and support real-time inventory visibility
Serve as a champion for lean transformation efforts related to materials flow and planning
Develop and standardize visual management tools to support tiered daily management
Train key personnel on lean material systems and practices
Document standard work and facilitate knowledge transfer across shifts and departments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or equivalent experience
1–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to materials management, operations planning, or production support
Foundational understanding of lean principles such as 5S, value stream mapping, Kanban, and PFEP
Experience working with ERP systems (Infor preferred) and material tracking solutions
Effective communication and project management skills with an ability to collaborate across multiple departments
Demonstrated initiative and drive to improve processes, with a willingness to learn and grow into a larger leadership role
Company
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM)
Industrial Electric Mfg. is an electronic manufacturing company that provides electrical distribution equipment.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Clayton Such
Chief Executive Officer
Warren (Jay) Potter
Interim Chief Financial Officer
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