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As a Director of Materials Management you will be accountable for the supply and movement of all materials from their source to the point of use on the assembly line. Actively plan and execute the Materials Management strategy to achieve productivity and efficiency targets while managing risk and generating cost savings to achieve the strategic goals of the business. Lead the Materials Management Group and direct the global optimization of all processes and systems within Material Handling, Purchasing, Production Control and Detailed Scheduling. Facilitate effective designs related to system and process improvements with key stakeholder functions in Production, Planning, Sourcing, IT, and Finance.
Managingthe movement of materials from the source to the point of production through a variety of methods
DevelopingMaterials Management strategy aimed at achieving predictable and efficient materials supply, improving component inventory turns and supplier delivery, minimizing production shortages and reducing excess and obsolete inventory.
Developinga vision and long-term strategy related to the system, process, and skills roadmap to institutionalize best practices in all aspects of materials management.
Identifyingopportunities and prioritizingnecessary improvements, aligningimprovements across functions and takinga leadership role in implementation of improvements.
Actingas the global process owner in IT forums to ensure Plan to Produce (PTP) changes are aligned, fit for purpose across functions and business units and development needs are translated to IT.
Establishingand utilizinga range of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to measure overall performances of systems, processes and people to understand what is driving performance, and is able to articulate root cause analysis.
Drivingand influencingalignment between cross functional groups (Finance, Planning, Manufacturing, Sourcing, etc.).
Establishingeffective training to ensure new functionality and/or process improvements are implemented.
Performingfull range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; department budget.
Performingother duties as assigned.
A strong written and verbal communicator with ability to work and collaborate with all levels/functions of the organization
A problem solver with the ability to manage within a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment with multiple complex priorities
A strategic and analytical thinkerwith the ability toanalyze complex business situations and problems
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or a related field
Minimum of 15 years' experience within Materials Management, Production and Inventory Control or Supply Chain Management
Experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies (such as Lean Six Sigma) and leading teams to complete projects
Experiencesetting negotiating strategy withappropriate tactics
Experienceutilizingfinancial metrics and knowledge of business cost structure to support making decisions
Must be able to work from the Sherrill, NY office
SAP ECC and SAP S4 HANA experience
BW/BI, EDI, Logility, and DOMO experience
Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard, Ferris, Simplicity, Snapper, Billy Goat, Allmand, SimpliPhi, Branco and Victa brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.
Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.
Briggs & Stratton Corporation is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.