The Timken Company · 6 days ago
Materials and Purchasing Manager
Keene, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe Timken Company is focused on improving the efficiency and reliability of machinery that keeps industry in motion, and they are seeking a Materials and Purchasing Manager. This role is responsible for managing key departments that support the manufacturing process, overseeing material planning, logistics, and inventory control, while providing leadership to the plant management team.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and direction to Materials Management associates including development of a high-performance team, talent & succession plan development (TMP), performance management, coaching, mentoring, training, resource/business planning, standards and processes. Plays a key role on the plant leadership team
Lead and partner with the leadership team to drive actions to reduce past due and support OTDp
Quantify plant capacity on a regular basis and ensure strategy plans are developed to best utilize this capacity. Communicate with plant leadership any predicted changes in capacity needs and recommend course of actions working with OA and Finance
Develop inventory strategy including understanding accurate inventory levels which maximizes OTD and reduce costs. Drive inventory reduction initiatives to attain world-class levels
Develop Lean TPS strategy for plant supply chain/materials management to identify normal from abnormal conditions and develop waste elimination strategies. Drive Lean concepts and initiatives
Develop supplier strategies to ensure correct delivery, quality and supply flow of product from vendors
Develop/implement policies and procedures that successfully interpret discrete customer demands and integrates them into the Master Schedule, while staying within the boundaries of operational capacity
Interact with sales/marketing leadership and the customer to ensure scheduling commitments can be met. Partner with quality to reduce internal failures and develop root cause analysis
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in engineering or business
Strong leadership and decision making capabilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills with strong computer skills & knowledge of SAP, MRP, and ERP systems
Planning experience, and capacity modeling experience/ knowledge
Demonstrated skills in teaching, coaching and training others in material management
Strong knowledge in Lean basics
Preferred
APIC Certification
Masters in Business
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
Benefits start on first day of employment.
401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match.
10 paid holidays per year plus paid vacation.
Paid parental leave at one year of service.
Employee discounts on products and services.
Education expense reimbursement at one year of service.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Company
The Timken Company
The Timken Company provides friction management and power transmission solutions for many major market segments.
Founded in 1899
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$652.07M2024-05-16Post Ipo Debt· $652.07M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Richard Kyle
President and Chief Executive Officer
Michael Discenza
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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