ALKEGEN
Materials, Planning and Logistics Manager
Alkegen, a leader in battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials, seeks an experienced Materials, Planning & Logistics (MP&L) Manager to lead the MP&L function at our site. The role is critical to achieving on‑time, in‑full (OTIF) targets, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and supporting production and shipping operations.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage production plans and batch schedules in coordination with production, engineering, and customer service.
Perform safety stock analysis and define appropriate inventory stocking levels.
Monitor inventory health and lead cycle count programs to ensure stock accuracy.
Reconcile physical inventory to system records and report variances.
Plan production for all product lines while maintaining efficient utilization of plant capacity.
Obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, including inter‑plant transfers and offsite storage movements.
Liaise with maintenance for shutdown schedules and production line availability.
Support planning of R&D activities with operations.
Direct, plan, and coordinate activities related to production of company products and establish production priorities.
Oversee purchasing of raw materials, packaging, and warehousing needs.
Manage vendor relationships and support procurement processes in collaboration with plant team.
Evaluate and coordinate disposition of excess and obsolete inventory.
Manage inventory of finished goods and work‑in‑process.
Identify purchase saving opportunities, including cost avoidance, unit‑price reductions, consignment agreements, and new suppliers.
Manage the dispatch process and implement shipment schedules with customer service and plant teams.Ensure delivery dates and plant sales forecasts are achieved and lead the product expediting process.
Ensure FIFO inventory practices are followed and lead implementation of improved systems.
Coordinate warehouse entries and oversee material movements to support customer demands.
Provide supervisory direction to MP&L team members, including workload assignment, training, and performance development.
Promote staff development using Alkegen’s performance‑management tools and frameworks.
Ensure consistent application of company policies.
Manage resourcing levels, estimate personnel needs, and ensure timely completion of MP&L deliverables.
Enforce Alkegen’s safety and environmental policies.
Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives and Lean/5S activities within MP&L.
Support key operational KPIs, including OTIF, inventory turns, and throughput.
Contribute to the site’s annual business plan and provide forecasting input.
Resolve MP&L‑related complaints and conduct root‑cause analysis as required.
Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Must be very organized, detail oriented, and proficient with numerical calculations.
Excellent people/process development and communication skills.
Computer literate with MS Office and email applications.
Previous ERP/MRP software experience.
10+ years of supply‑chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
Bachelor’s degree in supply‑chain, business, or related field with accreditation in supply‑chain management.
Strong record of delivering results across key performance indicators in complex or matrixed environments.
Strong financial acumen, able to see cause and effect between operational decisions and financial outcomes.
Demonstrates strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire, engage, and hold teams accountable.
Highly analytical and data‑driven; able to interpret metrics and results and drive fact‑based decision‑making.
Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, complex environments with competing priorities.
Demonstrates an ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
Alkegen is an equal‑opportunity employer. Employment selection decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.
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Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage production plans and batch schedules in coordination with production, engineering, and customer service.
Perform safety stock analysis and define appropriate inventory stocking levels.
Monitor inventory health and lead cycle count programs to ensure stock accuracy.
Reconcile physical inventory to system records and report variances.
Plan production for all product lines while maintaining efficient utilization of plant capacity.
Obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, including inter‑plant transfers and offsite storage movements.
Liaise with maintenance for shutdown schedules and production line availability.
Support planning of R&D activities with operations.
Direct, plan, and coordinate activities related to production of company products and establish production priorities.
Oversee purchasing of raw materials, packaging, and warehousing needs.
Manage vendor relationships and support procurement processes in collaboration with plant team.
Evaluate and coordinate disposition of excess and obsolete inventory.
Manage inventory of finished goods and work‑in‑process.
Identify purchase saving opportunities, including cost avoidance, unit‑price reductions, consignment agreements, and new suppliers.
Manage the dispatch process and implement shipment schedules with customer service and plant teams.Ensure delivery dates and plant sales forecasts are achieved and lead the product expediting process.
Ensure FIFO inventory practices are followed and lead implementation of improved systems.
Coordinate warehouse entries and oversee material movements to support customer demands.
Provide supervisory direction to MP&L team members, including workload assignment, training, and performance development.
Promote staff development using Alkegen’s performance‑management tools and frameworks.
Ensure consistent application of company policies.
Manage resourcing levels, estimate personnel needs, and ensure timely completion of MP&L deliverables.
Enforce Alkegen’s safety and environmental policies.
Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives and Lean/5S activities within MP&L.
Support key operational KPIs, including OTIF, inventory turns, and throughput.
Contribute to the site’s annual business plan and provide forecasting input.
Resolve MP&L‑related complaints and conduct root‑cause analysis as required.
Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Must be very organized, detail oriented, and proficient with numerical calculations.
Excellent people/process development and communication skills.
Computer literate with MS Office and email applications.
Previous ERP/MRP software experience.
10+ years of supply‑chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
Bachelor’s degree in supply‑chain, business, or related field with accreditation in supply‑chain management.
Strong record of delivering results across key performance indicators in complex or matrixed environments.
Strong financial acumen, able to see cause and effect between operational decisions and financial outcomes.
Demonstrates strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire, engage, and hold teams accountable.
Highly analytical and data‑driven; able to interpret metrics and results and drive fact‑based decision‑making.
Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, complex environments with competing priorities.
Demonstrates an ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
Alkegen is an equal‑opportunity employer. Employment selection decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.
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