Thunderbird Molding · 8 hours ago
Scheduling & Inventory Control Manager
New Albany, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelThunderbird Molding is a company focused on providing superior products and services in manufacturing. They are seeking a Scheduling & Inventory Control Manager responsible for integrating and executing production planning at the plant level to drive efficiency and manage inventory processes.
ManufacturingMarketingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Accurate forecasting and inventory
Efficient and cost-effective production
Machine utilization, efficiency, and productivity
Create and maintain items, product definition (specifications, routings, and bills of material) and all associated data attributes required for Oracle
Cost savings measured by material yield, minimal scrap, minimal reel change, minimal abnormal operating practices, and minimal maintenance downtime
On-time Customer Delivery
Advanced knowledge of machine capabilities and performance
Advanced knowledge of the entire process flow from raw material through production to customer delivery
Knowledge of personnel capabilities
Advanced knowledge of customer requirements
Ability to act quickly and professionally to frequent unplanned changes
Written and verbal communication skills
Teamwork skills
Leadership skills
Experienced with inventory controls
Problem solving skills
Proficient PC and Microsoft Office skills – Excel, Word, E-mail, Oracle
Knowledge of ERP system
Knowledge of Adobe for TMI creation
Help integrate planning function at the plant level - Participate in weekly S&OP calls, Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate plant input into the weekly S&OP call, Review accuracy of forecast for the plants, Responsible for day-to-day execution of the S&OP plan for supply and production planning, Responsible to react to monthly, weekly, and daily changes to forecast that affect supply and production planning
Supply and production Planning - Work in conjunction with buyers to ensure timely, efficient, and optimized execution of POs / Work to ensure optimal yield and efficient machine schedule
Inventory and material management - Responsible for front-line total inventory accountability, Keep track of inventory progression, Root cause increase (or shortage of inventory, Work with buy planner to reduce raw material inventory through use of substitutes, Use of excess at other plants, Ensure right inventory in right quantity is available at the right time at the plants for processing
Customer and Sales Orders - Work in conjunction with CSR’s, Review and determine MTS vs MTO items, manage aged, finished goods inventory, Review order book to ensure date maintenance by CSR’s, troubleshoot customer complaints and work within plant to resolve issues
Other - Work with local plant tech services to ensure that complexity of raw items is not increased through / Identifying substitutes for new items / Reducing unnecessary over specification / Reducing over-engineering of items / Work with regional buyer to determine when new raw material item is needed. / Administrative / Part of plant leadership and takes part in leadership meeting / Conducts regular and frequent ‘integration meetings’ at the plant level
Item Master Creation - Sending data into Oracle created by the CSR, such as forms, documentation, purchase orders, prints, and specs. Create new items containing the following information: + Item Number + Bill of Material + Routing + Customer Cross Reference + Customer Specification + Item Specification + Routing instructions + Unit of Measure Conversion
Qualification
Required
Integrating, planning and execution of production at the plant level to drive efficiency
Managing item creation process including ensuring data accuracy and coordinating input for all functional areas in plant
Evaluate, approve, and enter substitute BOM's or alternate BOM's and routings
Accurate forecasting and inventory
Efficient and cost-effective production
Machine utilization, efficiency, and productivity
Create and maintain items, product definition (specifications, routings, and bills of material) and all associated data attributes required for Oracle
Cost savings measured by material yield, minimal scrap, minimal reel change, minimal abnormal operating practices, and minimal maintenance downtime
On-time Customer Delivery
Advanced knowledge of machine capabilities and performance
Advanced knowledge of the entire process flow from raw material through production to customer delivery
Knowledge of personnel capabilities
Advanced knowledge of customer requirements
Ability to act quickly and professionally to frequent unplanned changes
Written and verbal communication skills
Teamwork skills
Leadership skills
Experienced with inventory controls
Problem solving skills
Proficient PC and Microsoft Office skills – Excel, Word, E-mail, Oracle
Knowledge of ERP system
Knowledge of Adobe for TMI creation
Help integrate planning function at the plant level - Participate in weekly S&OP calls, Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate plant input into the weekly S&OP call, Review accuracy of forecast for the plants, Responsible for day-to-day execution of the S&OP plan for supply and production planning, Responsible to react to monthly, weekly, and daily changes to forecast that affect supply and production planning
Supply and production Planning - Work in conjunction with buyers to ensure timely, efficient, and optimized execution of POs / Work to ensure optimal yield and efficient machine schedule
Inventory and material management - Responsible for front-line total inventory accountability, Keep track of inventory progression, Root cause increase (or shortage of inventory, Work with buy planner to reduce raw material inventory through use of substitutes, Use of excess at other plants, Ensure right inventory in right quantity is available at the right time at the plants for processing
Customer and Sales Orders - Work in conjunction with CSR's, Review and determine MTS vs MTO items, manage aged, finished goods inventory, Review order book to ensure date maintenance by CSR's, troubleshoot customer complaints and work within plant to resolve issues
Other - Work with local plant tech services to ensure that complexity of raw items is not increased through / Identifying substitutes for new items / Reducing unnecessary over specification / Reducing over-engineering of items / Work with regional buyer to determine when new raw material item is needed. / Administrative / Part of plant leadership and takes part in leadership meeting / Conducts regular and frequent ‘integration meetings' at the plant level
Item Master Creation - Sending data into Oracle created by the CSR, such as forms, documentation, purchase orders, prints, and specs. Create new items containing the following information: Item Number, Bill of Material, Routing, Customer Cross Reference, Customer Specification, Item Specification, Routing instructions, Unit of Measure Conversion
This position requires you to be onsite daily
This position is primarily in an office environment
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent interpersonal
Influencing skills to establish trust, credibility, and rapport at all levels of the organization; seen as humble, direct, and authentic while possessing professional presence
Frequently required standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms
Benefits
401(k) with matching program.
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
9 Paid Holidays
Company
Thunderbird Molding
We offer a full range of custom plastic injection molding expertise.
Founded in 1966
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase