Job ID: 478961

Leviat, a CRH company, is a global leader in lifting, insulating and connecting technology for the construction industry. The company employs nearly 3,000 diverse, talented employees at 60 locations globally. Leviat's engineered products and innovative construction solutions are used in a variety of market segments from residential, non-residential and infrastructure, enabling users to build better, stronger, safer, and faster. We stand together to REINVENT THE WAY OUR WORLD IS BUILT.

Job Summary

Leviat North America is seeking an experienced Inventory Control and Planning Manager who is passionate about delivering an outstanding customer experience by having the right products in the right place at the right time. This requires an in-depth knowledge of planning, supply chain and inventory control techniques. The right candidate will lead a growing team of planners (2-4 people) and work closely with manufacturing, distribution, and sales to match capacity and inventory with demand, with the output of an efficient production plan across a large number of high-volume SKUs. The Inventory Control and Planning Manager will work across all parts of the organization to resolve issues related to sourcing, capacity, and availability, and is the central point of contact for all product availability related issues throughout the order lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities

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  A player/coach who will own the master production plan to balance sales demand and inventory requirements with available capacity to fulfill customer expectations and achieve business goals.

• Responsible for SKU rationalization, supply planning, inventory planning and management. Ensures inventory levels and turnover goals align with business objectives.

• Review, analyze, and modify plan based on actual production activities and capacity utilization, and adjust short term plan to optimize service and inventory turns.

• Analyze longer term demand to make recommendations to address any capacity surplus or constraint deficits.

• Provide KPI reporting around production planning, manufacturing attainment, inventory levels and order fulfillment goals.

• Work closely with Product Management and Sales to coordinate new product launch, transition, and/or discontinuation.

• Lead and manage a team of demand planners to work closely with Customer Service, Product Managers, Sales, Procurement, and Logistics teams to drive continuous improvement in the order fulfillment process.

• Make recommendations on safety stock levels based on volume, capacity availability, lead times, variability in demand, and product value/priority; execute adjustments as required.

• Travel around 25%

• Additional duties as assigned

Job Requirements

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  Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering or equivalent experience.

• Experience establishing business processes, managing performance, driving organizational change

• 5+ years of direct experience in planning, inventory management or similar.

• Experience working with ERP systems is a plus

• ASCM certifications highly desirable.

• Proven leadership experience in supply chain planning, inventory control and/or operations within a manufacturing environment.

• Proven track record in a complex, multi brand business with high volume and mix SKU offerings.

• Proven ability to lead a team in the development of production plans and inventory strategies while effectively communicating recommendations to executive leadership.

• A strong analytical mindset, problem solving skills, and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done right is a must.

• Skilled at working effectively with cross functional teams in a matrix organization.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What CRH Offers You

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  Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Leviat, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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