Master Planner And Inventory Control Manager

Cartridge Actuated DevicesByram Township, NJ

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Job Description

COMPANY CULTURE:

Our focus is to deliver world-class solutions to our customers, on time and of the highest quality

as the preferred supplier of highly engineered, energetic, and pyrotechnic devices while

developing our associates and maximizing long-term value for our shareholders through organic

growth and targeted acquisitions.GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Master Planner & Inventory Control Manager is responsible for developing, implementing,

and maintaining the master production schedule-derived from both the sales forecast and

backlog-to ensure efficient operations within the manufacturing and supply chain processes.

This role involves coordinating with Sales regarding demand forecasts to be entered into the

backlog and with Operations for scheduling demand in accordance with both material lead times

and the manufacturing capacity plan. The role requires a balance of strategic planning, hands-on

coordination, and data-driven decision-making to optimize capacity utilization, minimize

shortages, and improve overall supply chain performance by reducing inventory efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Master Planner and Inventory Control Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning and

coordination of production activities to ensure efficient operations within a demand,

manufacturing and supply chain environment with duties as follows:

Develop, maintain, and communicate the production planning to align customer demand,

production capacity, and material availability.

Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and Sales to ensure schedule

feasibility and responsiveness to changes in demand.

Monitor work-in-progress and adjust plans to accommodate capacity constraints, delays,

or unplanned changes.

Analyze production lead times to recommend process or scheduling improvements.

Lead weekly or daily planning meetings with production managers to review upcoming

builds, priorities, and material readiness.

Oversee all inventory functions, including receiving, cycle counting, transfers,

and stock accuracy across all facilities.

Establish and enforce inventory control procedures to maintain data accuracy

and prevent material shortages or overstock conditions.

Work closely with procurement to manage shortages and supplier delivery dates.

Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) for inventory accuracy and material

availability; drive continuous improvement against those metrics.

Supervise stockroom personnel and ensure compliance with FIFO, lot control, and

traceability requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function • adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Physical activity includes • walking, standing, bending, squatting, reaching above shoulders and lifting up to 40lbs. Must be • able to drive an automobile for short and long distances. • The candidate for this position will have to spend long hours using a computer, which can cause • eye strain. This position will have to manage a number of requests and situations at one time. • Stress may be caused by the need to complete tasks within tight deadlines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:• Performs office activities in a lighted and ventilated area. May be subject to changes in • temperature and exposure to dust. Will be exposed to uncontrolled environmental conditions • while driving. Will work in a normally acceptable office environment, with no abnormal hazards or • risks. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform • the essential functions. Travel between two manufacturing sites, Byram NJ and Fairfield NJ

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS:• Strong knowledge of ERP systems. Ie. Sightline, Sage.• Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications: Word, excel, power point, share point. • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills• Effective leadership and team management abilities.• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.• APICS or similar certification is a plus.• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field • 5+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or a related area.• Experience with demand forecasting methodologies.

DISCLAIMER• The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature • and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to • contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and • qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.• Cartridge Actuated Devices is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages the • application of female, minority, disabled, and veteran candidates. Due to the potential for • exposure to ITAR controlled data, the incumbent in this role must be a US Person (US • Citizen or US Permanent Resident). • Due to the nature of our products, To the extent applicable to an employee's role, each employee • must be able to obtain (and maintain) the ATF Possessor License as a condition of employment.

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