Manager-Materials
Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti (NASDAQ: UNIT), is a premier insurgent provider of multi-gigabit fiber internet, whole-home Wi-Fi, internet security, and voice services in 1,400 markets across 18 states in across the U.S. Additional information about Kinetic is available at www.GoKinetic.com
About the role
As a Material Manager on the Kinetic engineering and OSP construction team you are responsible for the day-to-day operations of multiple construction yards within a geographic region. This includes but is not limited to the management of Material Coordinators in multiple locations, labor resources, inventory levels, capacity and volume issues, maintaining and meeting required service levels of operation and the overall accuracy of recorded Uniti inventory assets. This position works closely with the Engineering and Construction leadership to ensure appropriate inventory levels are met and maintained to ensure projects stay on track for completion within the expected time frame.
Responsibilities
- Manage a workforce of hourly Materials Coordinators to ensure adherence to all policies and practices in assigned construction yards.
- Responsible for Coordinators located in TX, OH, NM, AL and MS regions
- Manage daily expectations for cycle counting to ensure entire warehouse is counted twice annually.
- Maintain daily metrics of all construction yard operations and review actual metrics to applied standards for the operations.
- Coach and develop Material Coordinators to maintain a clean and organized facility.
- Work closely with Staff Manager of Capital Planning and other related departments to provide solutions to challenges which may be cost prohibitive.
- Ensure accuracy of inventory at each location, research and resolve discrepancies and correct the inventory system.
- Work closely with purchasing teams to ensure the prompt replenishment of inventory.
- Monitor staged materials, initiate transfer of materials between yards to ensure timely completion of projects
Requirements
College degree and 4-6 years professional level experience with 1-3 years supervisory experience; or 8+ years professional level related experience with 1-3 years supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related experience required.
Qualifications
- Ability to respectfully and effectively communicate, build trust and lead a successful team.
- Experience working with warehouse or inventory management systems and MS Office, especially Excel, to perform daily duties.
- Strong collaboration skills, an appreciation for teamwork and the ability to learn from others.
- Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Even Better Experience managing inventory or materials for construction companies.
- 6 or more years of professional level experience in the warehouse or logistics field with 3 or more years of supervisory experience.