Division Materials Manager

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Division Materials Manager

Location : KENT, WA, United States
Job Family : Supply Chain/Logistics
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Oct 3, 2025
Job ID : 57420


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At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support.

Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.



As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development.

Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges.

At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.



At Exotic Metals Forming Division, our highly talented team blends a passion for manufacturing with relentless customer support, making us the partner of choice for complex aerospace solutions.

Working at EMFD is about being part of a team, a culture, something that is bigger than each of us individually.

We began as a small group of people passionately committed to a common goal.

That is why we are so proud of everyone in our Exotic family who strives to be the best at what they do every day, working as a collaborative team in a culture of continuous improvement to stretch the bounds of creative thinking and provide quality products to our customers around the globe.



Division Materials Manager

The Division Materials Leader will work with suppliers, business unit managers, purchasing, production planners, I/T and other appropriate resources to strategically plan and coordinate the flow of materials and information from customers through procurement to delivery.

Matrix management responsibilities with business units and support groups for production planning, shipping, receiving and inventory functions.

Provide direct leadership and management of Purchasing and Supplier Quality functions for division.



Functions and Responsibilities

+ Lead and manage all procurement and materials management activities including order placement, supplier reduction/evaluation/certification, supplier follow-up, price negotiation and compliance with government procurement regulations.



+ Matrix responsibilities for Production Planning’s manufacturing resource-planning activities.

These activities need to help achieve division sales and RONA objectives and maintain 100% on-time customer deliveries.

Matrix responsibilities for personnel involved with the MRP database to achieve and maintain a high degree of data accuracy, integrity, and ownership.



+ Accountable for division materials metrics and Standards of Performance.



+ Help define and implement automated systems to plan and track material flow from customers through procurement to delivery to support a supply chain management strategy.



+ Ensure all the division’s material management policies are consistent with the inventory control objectives of the Corporation.



+ Facilitate corporate purchasing and materials initiatives including common part numbers, supplier managed inventory, consolidated purchasing agreements, supplier reduction and supplier quality certifications.



+ Advise on supplier managed inventory or supplier-based contracts with customers.



+ Support internal or external audit requirements relative to the planning, procurement or inventory control functions.



+ Prepare and manage department budget within established guidelines.



+ Effectively create and sustain procurement to delivery material and system cost reduction programs.



+ Provide professional development for all materials team members.

Explain and support company policies and procedures.



+ Benchmark world class supplier management systems and implement best practices in division as appropriate.



+ Actively support and implement lean principles at the division.



+ Facilitate Kanban, materials requirement planning technique, throughout division.



Qualifications

+ Education requirement:(MUST HAVE) bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or materials management.



+ Certification:materials management and quality certification is preferred.



+ Minimum of 5 years applicable purchasing/materials management experience in a world-class, high volume manufacturing environment.



+ Extensive managerial experience in state-of-the-art materials management systems including supply chain management, cash flow and asset management, JIT, MRPII, cellular manufacturing and with APICS/CPM certification preferred.



+ Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.



+ Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.



+ Working knowledge of Microsoft PC software (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, databases and presentations).



Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer a competitive benefit designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind.

Our competitive package includes:



+ Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.



+ 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay

+ Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay

+ This position is eligible to participate in the Annual Cash Incentive Plan, which is a bonus based on division performance.



+ Career development and tuition reimbursement

+ Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.



+ Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.



+ Paid Time Off and 14 Company-Paid Holidays.



Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California, Massachusetts, New York, Washington.

Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations.



Competitive Compensation:Base Salary Range: $120,493-$210,927

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
+ Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
+ 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
+ Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
+ Career development and tuition reimbursement.
+ Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
+ Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
+ Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.



Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)

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