Materials Replenishment Engineer

Responsibilities

• 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
• Collaborate with Production, Fabrication, Planning, and Warehouse teams to align material delivery processes
• Lead regular reviews and kaizen events to identify gaps and drive standardization
• Improve part staging and kitting processes to support work center schedules
• Ensure accurate ERP transactions and drive cycle count integrity
• Serve as a champion for lean transformation efforts and develop visual management tools
• Train key personnel on lean material systems and document standard work

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a relevant field
• 3-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Foundational understanding of lean principles (5S, VSM, Kanban, PFEP)
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Infor
• Ability to travel internationally and domestically up to 50% per year

About the Company

IEM builds innovative electrical distribution systems and delivers world-class solutions for complex power needs. With 75 years of experience, IEM is dedicated to shaping the future of industries that power the world's most dynamic markets.