Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Manager (MRP/S&OP)

Novolex Corporate

Kalamazoo, MI

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Kalamazoo, MI
POSTED
7 days ago

Do you turn plans into product flow?

If you love connecting MRP signals to the shop floor, negotiating resin supply, and making rail logistics work for you, this on-site role is built for impact. Answer these questions with a "yes," and let’s talk.

Questions that define the role

  • Can you architect supply chain plans that keep production, distribution, and finished-goods inventory moving without bottlenecks?
  • Will you guarantee timely delivery of every production supply—leading resin procurement, forecasting, and railroad support activities?
  • Do you collaborate naturally with Production and Asset Care to craft schedules that drive schedule compliance and on-time, in-full performance?
  • Are cycle counts and physical inventories your foundation for rock-solid inventory accuracy?
  • Could you own warehouse operations—scheduling, material handling, shipping, and receiving—end to end?
  • Do you monitor material consumption and partner with Operations to close production variances?
  • Are you the go-between for Procurement, Operations, and IBP to keep the MRP process tight and actionable?
  • Will you bolster the monthly S&OP cadence with data, insights, and cross-functional alignment?
  • Can you write and improve procedures, guidelines, and training that elevate quality while controlling cost?
  • Do distribution/network studies excite you—translating inventory analysis into strategies that hit lead times and fill-rate goals?
  • Are you meticulous with records and reporting?
  • Can you coordinate logistics with internal stakeholders and external customers to streamline inbound/outbound?
  • Will you champion safety, 6S, and food safety—leading weekly plant-wide Gemba walks?
  • Do you ensure compliance to quality systems, audit requirements, and the PEPS continuous improvement framework?
  • Are you passionate about engaging and growing a team for their next career step?

What you'll do

Own the plan-to-ship cycle: align materials, schedules, and people so product flows reliably and cost-effectively—every shift, every day.

Your toolkit

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Shipping/receiving and warehouse management background
  • Distribution operations experience
  • ERP & MRP system mastery
  • Production planning and scheduling expertise
  • Inventory management and control
  • End-to-end supply chain knowledge
  • Sourcing and procurement experience
  • Supplier negotiation capability

Work arrangement: 100% on-site.

About the Company

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Novolex Corporate