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Otis Elevator Co. · 6 days ago

Sr. Manager, Materials Planning and Purchasing

Bloomfield, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$137K/yr - $175K/yr

5+ years exp

Otis Elevator Co. is a leading global company in the elevator and escalator industry, and they are seeking a Senior Manager for Materials Planning and Purchasing. The role involves leading the Materials Planners and Buyers teams for aftermarket service and modernization parts, ensuring alignment with customer goals, and developing strategies for materials planning and buying.

Building MaintenanceCommercialIndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Align customer goals and KPIs with their needs consistently

Develop a world-class regional strategy for materials planning and buying, including processes, knowledge, and technology

Manage Baxter Planning and their software (Prophet) to ensure planning services meet required KPIs and maintain expertise in Prophet and forecasting

Set parameters for Prophet input that align with strategic goals, manage exceptions, and achieve inventory reduction targets while ensuring top-tier delivery service levels

Collaborate cross-functionally and lead SIOP meetings to ensure accurate parts availability and placement every time

Manage a team of 7 buyers from a third part company GenPact

Monitor KPIs to ensure they’re being hit and strategically evaluate at least annually any changes needed to the KPIs

Provide training as needed

Ensure all lead times are updated in the ERP so our customers have visibility and accurate information

Ensure all orders are placed based on the recommendations from Prophet

Ensure 3rd party is following up on all suppliers lead time, non-delivery, and other issues

Collaborate cross-functionally on inventory reconciliation and supplier PO issues; serve as an expert on supplier and parts inquiries and status

Build a strong team with successors to focus on strategy and transformation alongside daily tasks

Partner on SIOP and other Part Value Stream transformation initiatives

Work with Supplier Quality to ensure the Supplier Performance scorecard meets needs and is fully utilized

Adjust existing resources to meet customer commitments, while owning supplier performance and collaborating with the commodity management team

Qualification

Materials PlanningForecastingSupply Chain ManagementERP SystemsSupplier NegotiationsMicrosoft ExcelEngineering DrawingsTeam LeadershipCross-functional CollaborationPresentation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or engineering

5+ years leading teams including forecasting, planning, buyer teams or commodity management

5+ years in forecasting, planning, and supply chain

2+ years in aftermarket service parts planning

Familiarity with products that involve a large number of part numbers or have an extensive aftermarket lifecycle

Familiarity with ERP systems like SDC, JDE, and older systems

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Forms, and Teams

Skilled in delivering presentations across all organizational levels

Expertise in supplier negotiations

Capable of collaborating with cross-functional groups such as Field Operations, Sales, Engineering, and Supplier Quality to achieve business objectives

Strong team player and supporter

Ability to travel up to 25% within the country

Authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship