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Materials Mgr

Location : IRVINE, CA, United States

Job Family : Supply Chain/Logistics

Job Type : Regular

Posted : May 2, 2025

Job ID : 56796

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Materials Manager – Military Flight Controls Division

Parker Hannifinis a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, develops technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges.

At Parker, our team members belong, matter, and make a difference. We believe that the key to bringing talented new team members into our organization by focusing on everyone’s talents and potential rather than the job specification. If you have innovative ideas and a commitment to excellence, we are more than happy to consider you for other roles in Parker that may be a good fit.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide leadership of Supply Chain Management activities for the division in order to maximize favorable impact on RONA. Supply Chain Management activities include materials planning; scheduling; inventory control; cash flow management; information flow and coordination and asset management.

Work with suppliers, business unit managers, purchasing, production planners, I/T and other appropriate resources to strategically plan and coordinate the flow of materials and information from customers through procurement to delivery. Matrix management responsibilities with business units and support groups for production planning, shipping, receiving and inventory functions. Provide direct leadership and management of Purchasing and Supplier Quality functions for division.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Lead and manage all procurement and materials management activities including order placement, supplier reduction/evaluation/certification, supplier follow-up, price negotiation and compliance with government procurement regulations.

Matrix responsibilities for Production Planning’s manufacturing resource-planning activities. These activities need to help achieve division sales and RONA objectives and maintain 100% on-time customer deliveries. Matrix responsibilities for personnel involved with the MRP database to achieve and maintain a high degree of data accuracy, integrity, and ownership.

Accountable for division materials metrics and Standards of Performance.

Help define and implement automated systems to plan and track material flow from customers through procurement to delivery to support a supply chain management strategy.

Ensure all the division’s material management policies are consistent with the inventory control objectives of the Corporation.

Facilitate corporate purchasing and materials initiatives including common part numbers, supplier managed inventory, consolidated purchasing agreements, supplier reduction and supplier quality certifications.

Advise on supplier managed inventory or supplier based contracts with customers.

Support internal or external audit requirements relative to the planning, procurement or inventory control functions.

Prepare and manage department budget within established guidelines.

Effectively create and sustain procurement to delivery material and system cost reduction programs.

Provide professional development for all materials team members. Explain and support company policies and procedures.

Benchmark world class supplier management systems and implement best practices in division as appropriate.

Actively support and implement lean principles at the division.

Facilitate Kanban, materials requirement planning technique, throughout division.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of 5 years applicable purchasing/materials management experience in a world-class, high volume manufacturing environment. Extensive managerial experience in state-of-the-art materials management systems including supply chain management, cash flow and asset management, JIT, MRPII, cellular manufacturing and with APICS/CPM certification preferred. Four year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in materials management and quality preferred. Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts. Working knowledge of Microsoft PC software (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, databases and presentations).

Knowledge of the relevant manufacturing, quality or operations support function that would typically be obtained through a Bachelor's degree in a manufacturing-related business or technical discipline, and eight or more years of progressive experience within the specialty area. Demonstrated ability to perform the described role and responsibilities and obtain the desired results. Certification or a professional designation in a specialty area (e.g. APICS) may be required or preferred depending on position requirements.

Four or more years of increasing responsibility for leadership within manufacturing operations requiring advanced project planning and team organizational skills.

Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in producing results and meeting organizational objectives. Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities. Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals. Serve as a role model by promoting new ideas and positive change.

Thorough understanding of production technology, and/or specialty support areas including broad knowledge of business and regulatory environments and trends.

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer a competitive benefit designed with health, wealth, and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Health and Wellbeing:

+ Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.

+ Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.

+ On-site facilities:

+ Onsite cafeteria with a wide array of food options

+ EV Charging Stations

+ Espresso and Coffee machines

+ Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.

Financial Security and Growth:

+ Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.

+ Retirement benefits: 401(k) with a 5% matching contribution with immediate vesting in addition to a 3% Retirement Income Account (RIA) match per year (3-year vesting period).

+ Income Protection, Life Insurance, Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance.

+ Complimentary financial planning services available through EY

Work-Life Balance and Flexibility:

+ Generous paid time off plus up to 13 paid holidays including a company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Year’s.

+ We believe in the importance of work-life integration and support an optional 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS).

+ Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.

+ Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.

Career Advancement and Education:

+ Various career development opportunities including but not limited to mentoring programs, leadership development training, and opportunities for advancement.

+ Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program ($10,000 per calendar year).

Parker Purpose Opportunities:

+ Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

+ Volunteer time off (VTO) up to 8 hours per year and social committee activities throughout the year.

Additional Benefits:

+ Employee Perks on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.)

+ Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000)

+ Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights-ScreenRdr.pdf) and Genetic Information Discrimination (https://www.eeoc.gov/genetic-information-discrimination)

This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which require the incumbent to be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident [“green card” holders], or have refugee or asylee status).

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

For CA / WA location

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California and Washington. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations.

Salary Range: $117,553.00 - $205,782.00