Material Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with the Commercial team on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments
• Anticipate and forecast material demand
• Provide forecast to Commercial sourcing team on material demand by week
• Develop and distribute daily/weekly run schedule
• Maintain optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements and company financial goals
• Communicate with plant colleagues on inventories and anticipated production needs
• Ensure and capture inventory accuracy of downgraded and rejected material from suppliers, in process and post production
• Ensure material storage is in compliance with standards
• Oversee procedures for shipping, receiving and storing raw materials
• Organize and manage deliveries, advise shipment delays and/or information necessary to set up deliveries
• Initiate traces with carriers for proof of deliveries when needed
• Resolve invoicing issues in cooperation with suppliers and accounts payable
• Establish procedures and supervise the annual physical inventory
• Supervise, evaluate and coach staff members
• Ensure that the company's standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all materials department functions
• Ensure all team members are trained and certified on tools, equipment and quality standards
• Paradigm software knowledge a plus
• Coach members on achieving goals and developing necessary skills that deliver results
• Identify team goals and evaluate team progress
• Organize team meetings, topics of discussion and progress toward the goal
• Adheres to all company and regulatory safety standards and rules

Requirements

• General Requirements: Relationship building, Agility and adaptability, Innovation and creativity, Employee motivation, Decision-making, Conflict management, Negotiation, Critical Thinking, Continuous Improvement
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree a plus APICS certification (e.g. CPIM) preferred
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in materials management in a manufacturing environment