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Senior Director - Material Planning (17043-en_US)

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Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace. The Materials Management Director will be responsible for SIOP, Inventory Management, Warehouse & Logistics and the Materials Management function across our manufacturing operations. The leader of this function will set a vison and strategy to establish a world class organization and establish the same by developing and implementing standard policies, process and tools across Westinghouse developing a strong team both within and across our manufacturing plants. As one of the leaders of the Global Operations team, the Director of Materials Management, would work closely with Plant and Supply Chain Leadership to establish and culture of continuous improvement and skills enhancement.THIS POSITION WILL BE SUPPORTED 100% REMOTELY Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Complete ownership of the function
  • Ownership of SIOP and Inventory Management
  • Ownership and Management of Warehouse
  • Ensure accurate control of all inventories flowing into, through, and out of the plants, as applicable (Raw Materials, Inter plant moves, WIP, Finished goods).
  • Ensures optimization of materials management activities including scheduling, inventory planning, across all manufacturing plants.
  • Lead the Planning/Scheduling teams with the proper use and application of the Westinghouse ERP systems.
  • Identifies, prioritizes, plans, and directs the execution of strategies for assigned areas.
  • Designs strategies, procedures, and people utilization for improving reliability of processes, efficiency, productivity, and performance while reducing inventory and waste while maintaining product quality and operating expenses for assigned areas.
  • Drives strategies and processes across the network that optimize our network capacity utilization. This includes network optimization studies, and execution of strategic production moves across facilities. This role is a key contributor to the Business Continuity Planning process and Integrated Business Planning process.
  • Create a high performing organization to ensure that the Materials Management team understands the goals and objective of the business and that they have the resources and support to accomplish them. Provide an environment which ensures and provides for open and healthy communications. This includes development planning and career progression for each member on the team. Succession plans should span across Make/Source/Plan/Deliver and across our multiple facilities.
Education and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in business or engineering discipline
  • A minimum of 15 years of experience in the integrated functions of materials management in a manufacturing environment that has embraced lean concepts, MRP manufacturing practices, and progressive supplier relationships.
Skills and Competencies:
  • Demonstrated significant and relevant skills and results in functional area
  • Strong leadership experience with demonstrated success in managing multiple projects and people
  • Proficient knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP
  • Knowledge/experience of industry best practices in production planning, manufacturing, distribution, and procurement
  • Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP, scheduling, and lean manufacturing processes
  • Experience with visual management systems
  • Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required to guide and influence others
  • Strong cross-functional strategic leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Ability to translate strategy into actionable information in small or large groups in a clear, concise, and professional manner
  • Ability to influence upwards
Why Westinghouse?Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:
  • Safety and Quality
  • Integrity and Trust
  • Customer Focus and Innovation
  • Speed and Passion to Win
  • Teamwork and Accountability
Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Vacations and Holidays
  • Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
  • Educational Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Referral Program
While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com. EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability.Get connected with Westinghouse on social media:
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