Materials Replenishment Engineer
Role Overview
IEM is currently seeking a Materials Replenishment Engineer for our MRS Team.
The Materials Replenishment Engineer will play a key role in establishing and refining the material replenishment strategies that support IEM Enterprise lean production system.
This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing material flow processes aligned with principles such as Kanban, PFEP, JIT, and FIFO.
This role will also serve as a cross-functional liaison among Production, Supply Chain, and Fabrication to ensure successful adoption and execution of these new systems.
This position offers the opportunity to lead the foundational buildout of lean materials processes and develop broad operational knowledge in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lean Material Replenishment System Development
- Design, pilot, and implement lean material replenishment systems including Kanban, PFEP, JIT, and visual replenishment strategies.
- Develop and maintain point-of-use (POU) inventory solutions to reduce material travel and downtime.
- Cross-Functional Process Alignment
- Collaborate closely with Production, Fabrication, Planning, and Warehouse teams to align material delivery processes with work center needs.
- Lead regular reviews and kaizen events to identify gaps and drive standardization.
- Kitting, Staging, and Inventory Accuracy
- Work with warehouse and production staff to improve part staging and kitting processes in support of work center schedules.
- Ensure accurate ERP transactions, drive cycle count integrity, and support real-time inventory visibility.
- Drive Continuous Improvement and a Lean Culture.
- Serve as a champion for lean transformation efforts related to materials flow and planning.
- Develop and standardize visual management tools to support tiered daily management.
- Support training & change management.
- Train key personnel on lean material systems and practices.
- Document standard work and facilitate knowledge transfer across shifts and departments.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, or relevant degree program.
- 3-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to materials management, operations planning, or production support.
- Foundational understanding of lean principles such as 5S, value stream mapping, Kanban, and PFEP.
- Experience working with ERP systems (Infor preferred) and material tracking solutions.
- Effective communication and project management skills with an ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
- Demonstrated initiative and drive to improve processes, with a willingness to learn and grow into a larger leadership role.
- Ability to travel internationally and domestic: 50% per year.
- Compensation
- Why Join IEM
- At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.
- Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com
- We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers
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- IEM does not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristic protected by law.
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Additional Requirements
- Compensation actually offered for this role will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with ERP systems (Infor preferred) and material tracking solutions.
- Compensation actually offered for this role will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About Industrial Electric Manufacturing
Manufacturer of custom electrical distribution and power management equipment, delivering switchgear, substations, and related solutions for infrastructure and industrial projects.
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