Materials Manager

Job Summary

Manages all inventory control, purchasing, and planning operations for the site

Job Duties

• Responsible for ensuring Production is supplied with all material necessary to execute the master production schedule
• Manage the receiving and warehousing of all inbound material
• Lead, direct the work and manage the employment of all materials employees and Buyer/Planner(s)
• Manage purchasing activities to ensure economic order quantities are placed to support the production schedule
• Manage planning activities to ensure an efficient production schedule is provided to support customer demand
• Strategically manage the warehouse to ensure optimal storage of raw and finished goods
• Oversee the execution of cycle counts to ensure overall inventory and location accuracy
• Resolve all inventory related discrepancies and develop corrective actions to prevent future errors
• Oversee all outbound shipping operations to ensure shipments are safe, secure, and accurate
• Work with carriers, dispatch, and other logistics to promote timely pickup and delivery of products
• Support financial cost containment through minimizing inventory loss, root-cause analyses, turnover rates and space requirements
• Manage the powered lift truck fleet and all material handling equipment

• Ensure departmental adherence to company 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, standardizing processes, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

• Comprehensive knowledge of purchasing, receiving, warehousing, material handling, shipping, and inventory control concepts and principles
• Proven managerial experience, preferably with larger teams across multiple shifts, and with both hourly and salary direct reports
• Solid understanding of Supply Chain procedures (Planning, Purchasing, and Material Handling)
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing methods and waste reduction practices
• Broad experience with ERP systems/software
• Experienced in onboarding and training new exempt and non-exempt employees
• Requires a bachelor's degree in business or logistics and at least five years of relevant experience

Competencies/ Skills

• Outstanding leadership and communication skills
• Analytical mind with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Organizational skills and the ability to recognize strengths and weaknesses in employees
• Competent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint)