Material Planning and Procurement Manager at Ecore International in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

At Ecore , we transform reclaimed materials into performance surfaces that manage energy and improve people's lives. Why does it matter? Because we believe innovative surfaces have the power to help people in motion be their strongest, healthiest selves, and innovative businesses can help protect the planet we share.

We are growing our Supply Chain team and have created a new Material Planning and Procurement Manager position. You will collaborate with all of our domestic manufacturing plants, overseeing material planning, procurement, and inventory management of purchased items to ensure efficient operations and optimal inventory levels. You will also lead a team of Buyers and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support our growing business needs.

Core Contributions:

• Strategic Material Planning: Develop and implement material planning strategies to support production schedules and customer demand forecasts.
• Procurement Management: Ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials by managing the purchased material planning and inventory process.
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  Inventory Optimization: Optimize inventory levels, including raw materials, components, and MRO materials, to minimize stockouts, reduce excess inventory, and improve cash flow.
• Warehouse Collaboration: Ensure warehouse locations are adequately stocked and collaborate with operations planning manager to meet sales objectives.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of Material Planners and Buyers to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with business unit leaders, Production, Product, Lab, Logistics, Sales, and Finance teams to align material planning and inventory management activities. G ather relevant data and use various material planning and forecasting methods to develop, support, and source material.
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  Data-Driven Insights: Utilize advanced data analytics and reporting tools to generate comprehensive reports for Supply, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) meetings, providing insightful analysis and recommendations.
• Key Performance Indicators: Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and continuous optimization. Will focus on metrics such as supplier on time delivery, past due purchase orders, order confirmation rate, inventory turnover, fill rate, and stock accuracy.
• Inventory Control: Develop and implement inventory control policies, procedures, and systems to ensure accuracy, accountability, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Process Improvement: Identify and drive opportunities for process improvements, automation, and cost reduction initiatives within the material planning and procurement teams.
• Supplier Relations: Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and internal and external partners to ensure reliable and sustainable supply chains.
• Market Awareness: Stay informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging technologies related to material planning and inventory management to drive innovation and best practices.
• Approximately 15% domestic travel needed.

Essential Experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years of progressive experience in material planning, procurement, and inventory management roles, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• 2+ years of leadership experience, including managing, and developing a team of direct reports
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions
• Proven track record of driving process improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and operational efficiencies
• Proficiency in inventory management software, ERP systems (Epicor is a plus), and Microsoft Office Suite
• Certification in supply chain management (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) or relevant professional certifications is a plus

What we offer you:

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance coverage
• 401k with a company match
• Earn PTO hours immediately
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for development

Ecore International is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS Ecore International and its subsidiaries participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If, after an applicant has been extended and accepted an offer of employment, the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including withdrawal of the offer of employment or terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, this employer may use E-Verify's photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) photograph.

Other details

• Job Function Indirect
• Pay Type Salary
• Travel Required Yes
• Travel % 15
• Telecommute % 100
• Required Education Bachelor's Degree