Materials Manager (Planning and Inventory)

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Materials Manager (Planning and Inventory) to join the Data Center Power & Control Team in Farmingdale, NY. The Materials Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end flow of materials, production scheduling, and inventory control to ensure manufacturing efficiency and on-time customer delivery.

What Will You Do?

• Plan, organize and execute activities related to planning and inventory control functions to ensure production schedules align with material availability, capacity and labor to meet customer demand
• Maintains accurate inventory records, sets safety stock levels, and implements cycle count programs to minimize excess or obsolete inventory
• Develop forecasts for raw material needs by considering purchases, production rates, and maintenance schedules
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to manage inventory levels and reduce waste
• Ensure the proper storage of materials using orderly, secure and systematic methods for prompt location and accurate inventory levels
• Lead, manage and participate in physical inventories
• Manage the flow of raw materials and finished goods
• Manage the documentation of transactions and develop inventory systems to maximize accuracy and efficiency
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and standard work practices
• Ensure a smooth transition of priorities and daily activities between shifts
• Support team response to changing conditions such as equipment issues, staffing changes, or shifting production priorities
• Conduct safety inspections to ensure all standards are followed and implement corrective actions
• Supervise, coach, and develop team members to support performance and growth
• Manage the kitting process to ensure timely availability of materials and components for production
• Maintain the WIP (Work in Process) accuracy through the manufacturing process
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Management or equivalent combination of education and experience

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in materials management and/or inventory control is required
• Experience leading or supervising a team
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is required

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Experience with ERP system is required; SAP preferred
• Strong proficiency in analyzing and managing numerical data
• Ability to work collaboratively, make decisions independently while being mindful of organizational processes and guidelines
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate internally and externally
• Demonstrated ability to think analytically, strategically and tactically while considering other functional areas
• Must be self-motivated and driven with demonstrated ability to drive results
• Professional, mature and collaborative interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills are required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required

Salary and Benefits: $115,000 - $125,000 base plus bonus

LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity.