YC PC&L Team Manager

Position Title: PC&L Team Leader
Position Summary
This position is responsible for leading overall PC&L operations, including production planning, customer demand management, inventory control, logistics coordination, and delivery performance. The role is accountable for managing PC&L resources and processes to ensure uninterrupted production, on-time customer delivery, optimal inventory management, and achievement of plant operational targets. The position also drives cross-functional collaboration, team development, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Lead overall PC&L operations, including production planning, customer scheduling, material planning, inventory management, warehousing, and logistics activities.
Ensure production and customer delivery requirements are met through effective demand management, capacity planning, and material availability control.
Monitor and improve delivery performance, inventory accuracy, inventory turns, premium freight, and other key PC&L performance indicators.
Manage customer demand fluctuations and coordinate appropriate actions with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and Sales teams.
Develop and execute strategies to optimize inventory levels while maintaining production continuity and customer service requirements.
Lead logistics and transportation activities to ensure efficient material flow and cost-effective operations.
Drive continuous improvement and PC&L transformation initiatives to enhance supply chain performance and operational excellence.
Lead, coach, and develop PC&L team members to build organizational capability and ensure achievement of departmental objectives.
Identify operational risks and implement mitigation plans to support business continuity and customer satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with customer requirements, corporate policies, PC&L standards, and applicable procedures.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
Extensive experience in Production Control, Material Planning, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management within a manufacturing environment.
Proven leadership experience managing PC&L or supply chain teams.
Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory management, customer scheduling, logistics operations, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics.
Strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to effectively manage cross-functional stakeholders and drive organizational change.
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