Job Description

A globally prominent, reputable and rapidly growing industrial manufacturing organization is seeking to hire a senior-level Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L) Manager to oversee material flow and logistics activities for a multi-site region (Southeast USA). Reporting to the Vice President and General Manager for this group, this position will be based out of the Atlanta-area flagship production site and serve on the senior leadership team. This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead tactical and strategic direction for MP&L functions ensuring efficient material flow, inventory control, and logistics support across manufacturing sites.
• Hire, mentor, and develop MP&L personnel for multiple locations.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize inventory levels of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods while minimizing waste and storage costs.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and address supply chain disruptions.
• Analyze and improve material handling processes, including transportation, storage, and kitting, to reduce cost and increase efficiency.
• Utilize ERP systems to manage and optimize material planning and logistics.
• Partner with production, purchasing, engineering, and quality departments to ensure alignment and support on-time customer delivery.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain, materials management, planning, or logistics within manufacturing settings.
• 4+ years of formalized management experience in MP&L or related functions.
• Extensive familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, QAD, etc.) and lean manufacturing principles.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Our client offers an outstanding portfolio of retirement and insurance benefits, profit sharing programs, and rewards performance and entrepreneurial spirit with additional promotional opportunities. Relocation assistance is available to highly qualified candidates outside of the local geographic area.

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