Materials & ERP Manager Position Available In Hunterdon, New Jersey

Magna-Power Electronics, a Flemington, New Jersey based electronics manufacturer, is seeking a Materials & ERP Manager to join its dedicated world class team. With continued growth and recipient of the 2020 NJ Top Workplace, 2021 Great Places to Work™, and 2022 Hunterdon County Business of the Year awards, Magna-Power competes in a worldwide marketplace and addresses a broad range of applications, including: electric vehicle powertrain development and manufacturing, particle accelerators, semiconductor fabrication, cutting-edge energy research, national defense, among many others. As a vertically-integrated manufacturer of advanced power electronics, Magna-Power Electronics relies on the seamless orchestration of materials. With operations spanning many disciplines and both made-to-order and made-to-stock workflows, Magna-Power relies on a highly customized ERP system to keep materials and work orders flowing through production. The Materials & ERP Manager will lead the material flow at Magna-Power, governing item data, executing MRP/MPS, and leading the Production Planner and inventory team toward best-in-class performance. Given the complex nature of the products, there will be significant hands-on training and interaction with various Magna-Power teams.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Manage master data and MRP/MPS configuration, maintain item attributes, lead times, ROL/Kanban settings, and routings; pilot and roll out MRP/MPS to all class codes. + Plan and release production & purchase orders that meet customer demand while optimizing capacity, inventory, and cash. + Ensure inventory accuracy by overseeing cycle-count programs and all stockroom transactions; drive root-cause analysis for variances. + Lead, coach, and develop the Production Planner and stockroom personnel; set objectives, evaluate performance, and build cross-training depth. + Collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Sales, and Engineering to align schedules, resolve shortages, and support NPI. + Drive resolution of material and process non-conformances, managing the NPR workflow, lead cross-functional root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions that eliminate repeat issues. + Manage revision changes and prototype gating, activate new part revisions, shepherd prototypes through the approved workflow, and confirm all documentation, approvals, and BOM updates before full production. + Drive continuous improvement, identify cost-reduction opportunities, streamline material flow, and champion lean/5S initiatives. + Report KPIs (OTIF, inventory turns, schedule adherence) and present data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications & Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field. + 7+ years in materials planning, production control, or supply-chain management within a manufacturing environment; prior ERP/MRP ownership required. + Demonstrated success launching or optimizing MRP/MPS modules and governing item-master data. + Proficiency with ERP systems data-analysis skills. + Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, inventory-management methodologies (kanban, min/max, costing methods), and BOM/routing structures. + Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project-management abilities; able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. + Effective communicator who builds relationships across purchasing, production, engineering, and leadership teams. + Leadership mentality, coaches others, drives accountability, and delivers results. In addition to competitive compensation, Magna-Power offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes: + Health insurance + Dental insurance + Vision insurance + Life insurance + Supplemental insurance + Flexible spending account (FSA) + 401k plan with company match + Accrued paid time off + Paid sick-time leave + Tuition reimbursement Excellent growth opportunities are available for individuals who are willing to learn and develop. Magna-Power Electronics values diversity in the workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Should you require accommodations due to a disability at any time during the hiring and/or assessment process, we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request. Department Office Employment Type Full-Time Minimum Experience Manager/Supervisor Compensation $115-$135k