Supply Chain and Materials Manager
Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security
Supply Chain and Materials Manager - Stanley Access Technologies, Farmington, CT
The Supply Chain and Materials Manager's main purpose is to develop a highly motivated team and drive year over year productivity savings, inventory reduction programs and overall customer satisfaction. Responsible for supplier selection and development, lead-time reduction, and customer order fill rate. Oversees shipping and receiving functions related to purchased parts and finished goods. Implement and expand visual pull and MRP systems capabilities. Develop and drive configuration process improvements to reduce cycle times and minimize direct labor inefficiencies.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.
What You Will Do:
- Serve as the primary point of responsibility for materials management at the site, ensuring optimization of all related activities including purchasing, inventory control, materials movement, and supplier performance measurement.
- Develop, implement, and maintain materials planning and pull systems aligned with the published SIOP consensus plan.
- Lead and improve inventory accuracy through regular cycle counting and annual physical inventory, while organizing and executing inventory reduction projects.
- Facilitate programs, processes, and monitors to consistently deliver customer service levels above 98%.
- Develop, implement, and own sourcing productivity projects and drive improved supplier relationships.
- Evaluate and manage vendor performance to ensure Days of Supply Inventory (DSI) targets, on-time deliveries, and adherence to quality specifications.
- Track and communicate industry trends, competitive situations, commodity price trends, and supply/demand dynamics to relevant associates.
- Provide follow-up and recovery plans for out-of-stock, low stock, and excess inventory items.
- Drive continuous improvement in material information flow and develop countermeasures for underperforming key processes and suppliers using Managing Daily Improvement (MDI) processes.
- Facilitate a culture of employee engagement and continuous improvement to meet safety, quality, delivery, lead-time, and cost objectives.
- Provide leadership in selecting, developing, evaluating, and organizing materials personnel, including implementing professional development programs and assigning jobs according to staff requirements.
- Manage materials, suppliers, inventory, and MDI activities consistent with Lean Six Sigma manufacturing principles.
- Lead the implementation, support, and compliance of Materials and SIOP standard work playbook processes and systems to ensure smooth fulfillment from production planning through procurement, warehousing, and shipment.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sourcing, Engineering, Sales, Production, Finance, and Enterprise Excellence to support strategic business goals.
- Create a team-building environment that promotes Allegion values among direct and indirect reports.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Need to Succeed
- BS degree or above, preferably in Operations or Business
- 5+ years of manufacturing planning, procuring, receiving, movement of material, inventory control, and shipping of material.
- Expert knowledge of pull systems and lean manufacturing techniques
- Strong analytical skills
- Bias for action and change, strong problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge and use of MRP systems
- Strong negotiating skills
- Strong sourcing knowledge and experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong Project Management skills
- Experience with D365 a plus
Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if
- You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there's plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, "this is your business, run with it".
- You're looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
- You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
- You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.
What You’ll Get from Us
- Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you "be safe, be healthy"
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period
- Health Savings Accounts - Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
- Disability Insurance -Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
- Life Insurance - Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Voluntary Wellness Program - Simply complete wellness activities and earn monetary rewards
- Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
- Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can "serve others, not yourself"
- Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching
Compensation
This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
- The expected Base Salary Range: $117,000.00-$160,000.00. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
- Bonus Eligible: Yes
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