Manager, Materials Planning Job in Lake Forest 92630, California US
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Apria is focused on providing top quality service to our patients. Our ongoing self-monitoring and evaluation process ensures continual improvement in the homecare experience. From order accuracy to helpful customer service, timely delivery, patient education, and equipment instruction — Apria is committed to serving with excellence.
position description
Apria Healthcare is the largest provider of home healthcare products and services in the United States, offering a comprehensive range of home respiratory therapy, home infusion therapy and home medical equipment services to over 2 million patients annually in all 50 states through approximately 550 locations. We are committed to full-service homecare solutions that give maximum independence to our patients. Please visit our website at www.apria.com.
This position is responsible for managing daily activities of the Material Planning and Purchasing dept. to ensure branches and DCs product replenishment requirements are met while managing inventory levels to be in line with corporate targets. This position requires on-going collaboration with DCs and branches to drive customer service improvements. The Materials Planning Manager will work closely with Management team to identify and implement various process improvement projects.
- Manages Planning and Purchasing coordinator’s activities to achieve established inventory targets while improving service levels
- Collaborates with management team to develop strategy to reduce excess inventory across the DC and branch networks
- On-going collaboration with DCs and branches to identify process and customer service improvement opportunities
- Implements measures to improve customer service related to inventory availability, decreased stock out rates, improved asset utilization and improved efficiencies throughout the supply chain.
- On-going Identification of opportunities to optimize inventory replenishment parameters
- Takes an active role in managing new product roll out, ECM compliance, excess and obsolete inventory phase out planning and SKU rationalization strategies.
- Actively collaborates with staff and management to identify process improvement opportunities
- Responsible for hiring, coaching, performance, and disciplining of subordinate staff.
- Enforces established company and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor.
- Bachelor degree is required preferable in a Business or Supply Chain related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years management experience in fast paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to execute tactically while developing and implementing strategic initiatives
- Deep knowledge of inventory management and planning, and expert-level ERP systems experience
- Clear demonstration of strong leadership skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
- Strong knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma strongly desired
- APICS certification a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be considered for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; and to talk or hear.
- The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- The employee may occasionally lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds
- Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Apria Healthcare (or Coram Healthcare) is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law.
Because Apria believes in providing a safe work environment, we conduct drug and background checks in our recruiting/hiring processes. AA/EOE, M/F/D/V
