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Aftermarket Parts Solutions Materials ManagerDaikin U.S. Corporation • Minneapolis, MN, US
Aftermarket Parts Solutions Materials Manager

Aftermarket Parts Solutions Materials Manager

Daikin U.S. Corporation • Minneapolis, MN, US
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Aftermarket Parts Solutions Materials Manager

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company.

Daikin Applied is seeking an Aftermarket Parts Solutions Materials Manager who will provide strategic oversight to material management inventory planning for Parts Stores. Drive strategic planning and agile management practices that are critical for optimizing inventory systems, enhancing operational efficiency, and boosting customer satisfaction. Champion continuous improvement, leveraging data-driven decisions to ensure our inventory management aligns with our strategic goals and market demands. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location : Plymouth, MN, Hybrid

What You Will Do :

Strategic Inventory Planning :

  • Collaborate with Store Managers to develop and maintain an optimal product mix for stores
  • Lead forecasting efforts to tailor product offerings using evolving market demands and KPIs to stock new stores

Materials Management :

  • Own the Materials Management Scorecard, tracking KPIs such as Inventory Turnover, Average Days to Sell, Stockout Rate, and Back Order Rate
  • Manage the purchase order process, including external sourcing and intercompany transfers
  • Oversee regular cycle counts and assist with physical inventory counts as required
  • Ensure accurate inventory adjustments supporting store inventory requests
  • Supplier and Distribution Oversight :

  • Maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to enhance returns processes
  • Enforce supplier standards for distribution, analyzing trends to continuously improve supplier performance
  • Manage Excess and Obsolete (E&O) inventory processes across all sites
  • Ensure accurate setup and inventory pulling for kits, managing First-In-First-Out (FIFO) strategies effectively
  • Analytics and Continuous Improvement :

  • Monitor all system material issues, taking corrective actions as needed
  • Partner with the finance department to manage annual cycle count strategies and inventory rebalancing
  • Utilize inventory analysis to drive decisions based on SKU family and classifications
  • Leadership and Collaboration :

  • Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, including finance, operations, and store management teams, to ensure alignment and clear communication of materials management strategies
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team feedback, innovating processes, and conducting regular reviews
  • What's In It For You :

  • The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
  • The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
  • Minimum Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
  • 4 to 6 years of experience and 5 of them having experience with Inventory Control, Materials Management, Operations, Aftermarket Parts, HVAC Field Support
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency with inventory management software and systems
  • Excellent leadership abilities with experience managing cross-functional teams
  • Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • 6-8 years of experience with Inventory Control, Materials Management, Operations, Aftermarket Parts, HVAC Field Support
  • Relevant certification (eg APICS CSCP) is a plus
  • Microsoft Technologies, Data Analytics (Advanced Excel, Power BI, etc)
  • Project Management Experience
  • Benefits :

  • Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements :
  • Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
  • 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
  • Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
  • Short term and long-term disability
  • 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
  • Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
  • Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
  • Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
  • The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $66,000k - $105,600k. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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