Job Summary:
The Materials Manager will oversee the planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of materials and products according to company needs and customer requirements.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Manages and trains personnel in the Materials department.
- Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
- Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Directs purchasing, production and inventory control, shipping and receiving, and materials storage towards achieving excellence in supply chain operations.
- Directs production planning and scheduling based on sales forecasts.
- Monitors performance of supply base and drives problem solving activities as required.
- Maintains robust toolset for supplier qualification and selection.
- Maintains inventory levels to ensure deliveries occur within customer timelines.
- Ensures integrity and awareness of department working instructions and training materials.
- Maintains and ensures accuracy of the perpetual inventory system.
- Oversees purchasing department to schedule delivery of materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Oversees shipping and receiving functions related to purchased parts and finished goods.
- Identifies opportunities to reduce transportation costs and charges.
- Manages and monitors storage of purchased parts and finished goods.
- Performs write-offs on damaged or obsolete inventory to reflect accurate value of inventory.
- Establishes procedures for conducting and valuing year-end physical inventory.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work well with all levels of management and staff.
- Proficient with inventory reporting systems.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field required.
- Five years of experience in materials control field required.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $102,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
