Manager Materials Planning

About the role

Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc. For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America. Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life's most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions-solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future-we are making a positive impact that will last for generations. By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application. Manager Materials Planning Required Skills: Knowledge of process improvement concepts and methods along with the flexibility and adaptability to accept, support, and deploy new processes in a changing business environment. Develop relationships built on trust and integrity to be the "expert of choice" among team and colleagues Effective communications skills at both technical and leadership levels. Must include strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to understand information and ideas as presented Skill in conflict resolution including the ability to address difference of opinions or facts and use the most appropriate method to reach an effective solution. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize time/workload and delegate work in order to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines. Ability to effectively coach and foster staff growth and development. Ability to negotiate by collaborating with others to arrive at a conclusion using compromise, persuasion, rationale, and diplomacy. Identifying, initiating, and leading projects to improve service, quality, and operational performance. Proactively evaluate current processes and systems to identify continuous improvement opportunities within the extended value stream and develop and implement best practices in supply chain disciplines. Manages and reviews inputs (Sales, Operations, and Inventory Planning process (SOIP), cycle counting, physical inventory, profit planning) and controls (min./max. levels, lead times, etc.) of the ordering process to ensure that inventory levels (purchase parts, WIP, finished goods, consignment, in-transit etc.) to meet division and corporate expectations Maintains optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements while maximizing turns, minimizing carrying costs and premium transportation charges An in-depth knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and hands on experience and knowledge of MRP systems, planning and executions, supply chain management practices, bills of material, and knowledge of material control scheduling. Leading and driving for results. Lead and assist in other departments, in particular training, coaching and developing others through lean material principles Manage the market and receiving areas. Responsible for developing and improving the internal materials delivery system by using Material Flow (MMF) and Continuous Flow (CCF) processes Lead and assist in other departments, in particular training, coaching and developing others through lean material principles Competencies/Concepts: People Management Cultural knowledge and sensitivity Ability to identify employees' strengths and limitations Ability to give all spectrums of feedback (positive and constructive) Focus on employee self-development, knowledge, and learning Having influence with peers to understand and achieve alignment and common goals Process Management Material and information flow (demand variation and forecasting, Managing supplier relationships, PFEP, choosing correct RP) Ability to develop/create/manage an RFP/RFQ from defined process Efficient in 5S, Standard Work, Value Stream-Mapping Ability to participate, lead, and teach Lean tool kit Risk awareness and mitigation Plan for month, quarter, year Ability to create Tool box polices/practices for management use (RFP, multi-bidder, auction) Demonstrated proficiency in PDCA process (Action Plan - Do, RCCM - check function) Performance Financial acumen (balance sheets, financial statement analysis, etc.) Develop and manage KPIs and metrics that align with higher-level objectives Driving continuous improvement and eliminating waste Other Compensation & Benefits: Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offe