Dover Precision Components · 5 days ago
Manager, Materials and Planning- Supply Chain
Rosenberg, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expDover Precision Components is a leading company in the manufacturing sector, seeking a Manager for Materials and Planning within their Supply Chain team. The role involves managing material flow, inventory control, and supplier relationships, while providing leadership and coaching to a team of planners and buyers.
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Responsibilities
Manages capacity & material planning, procurement, shipping, receiving, and warehousing functions to provide uninterrupted supply chain expertise and execution to all Dover FW Murphy sites
Sets, drives improvement and reports on site’s supply chain KPI’s including On-time delivery & LT to the customer, Capacity metrics, Supplier metrics, stock rates, Inventory Accuracy and Inventory Turns performance
Leads and directs employee functions such as selection, hiring, and development of employees, including making salary decisions, conducting performance reviews, and creating development plans
Manages training of personnel, including sponsor certifications and hands-on training. Serves as a mentor
Manages the overall Rough Cut Capacity Planning & Capacity Management process
Ensures successful execution of the Master Production Schedule
Work with Operations to align people, materials, and machinery to customer demand while optimizing asset utilization
Sets and maintains ERP settings in JD Edwards, Safety Stock sizing parameters, and ordering policies in line with Americas guidelines and to ensure capacity & material flow is optimized to improve customer metrics while optimizing inventory levels and demand fluctuations throughout the supply chain
Monitors Buyer/Planners for proper execution of capacity planning and material replenishment processes to ensure policies are adhered to
Actively participates in Forecasts, Inventory & Operations Review, and site related supply chain processes by providing objective, fact-based analysis on capacity & material supply constraints and overall inventory performance
Drives increased inventory turns, reduced cycle times, and improved Customer OTD by developing, implementing and managing pull-based capacity planning & material replenishment processes, including, but not limited to customer demand integration, Kanban cards, Vendor managed inventory and supplier consignments
Provides suppliers with demand forecasts and proactively monitors suppliers’ short-term capacity (0-12 months)
Works with internal and external suppliers & stakeholders to address temporary constraints and escalates potential long-term supplier capacity issues to the Director of Supply Chain
Champions and drives Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and replenishment with key suppliers, targeting an optimal end-to-end supply chain
Responsible for supplier maintenance, including quotes, negotiations, integration, and training
Negotiates item pricing and special project pricing with suppliers, driving supply chain productivity
Involves the Director of Supply Chain, as required
Maintains site spend analysis
Evaluate supplier spends & part pricing to drive the lowest total landed cost
Objectively measures and communicates supplier performance to support supply chain continuous improvement efforts
Interfaces with Suppliers, Quality, Operations, and Engineering to quickly resolve quality and/or delivery issues
Provides effective support to new product development teams, bid responses, and subcontracting opportunities as they develop
Ensures quick resolution of shipping discrepancies, vendor returns, receiving errors, and invoice errors, and authorizes all inventory adjustments
Coordinates adjustments to ship dates or quantities on open purchase orders as necessary
Consistent with DOVER Business System, participates, facilitates, and leads Kaizen events that will eliminate waste, improve pull and one-piece flow, and deliver breakthrough results in Growth, Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost throughout the Supply Chain
Engenders a spirit of cooperation throughout the supply chain to ensure responsiveness to internal and external customers
Ensures commitment to Dover FW Murphy safety policies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, material management or related field
Minimum 7 years of experience in a Supply Chain-related role in a manufacturing environment with at least 2 years in a management role
Demonstrated proficiency with ERP/systems and logic
JDE experience preferred
Excellent skills with Microsoft Excel
Experience using supplier performance management best practices to drive supplier continuous improvement
Extensive experience in Rough Cut Capacity Planning, Capacity Management and execution to Master Production Schedule
Direct experience procuring products and components and maintaining supplier relationships
Experience in Lean, Total Quality Management, Six Sigma, or similar environment
Strong planning, organizational, analytical, communication and collaboration skills
Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships, positively motivate team, and influence across organizational lines
Preferred
MBA/ Master's Degree
Certification in APICS and ISM are highly desired
Lean/Six Sigma certification (black belt or green belt) is desired
Best Value Country Sourcing experience desired
Direct experience implementing lean concepts (Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Kaizen participation, 5S) is highly desired
Kanban deployment experience preferred
Related industry experience (precision components supporting oil and gas)
Benefits
Competitive pay and benefits
Professional developmental opportunities
Competitive suite of health and welfare offerings
Company
Dover Precision Components
Dover Precision Components is a manufacturer of consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, and software and digital solutions.
Founded in 2020Downers Grove, Illinois, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-07-01
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