Materials Manager

About the role

The Materials Manager directs and coordinates the activities of personnel engaged in movement and distribution of raw materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies in and out of the plant. Additionally, this role administers the production schedule, inventory/warehouse control, warehousing, shipping, logistics, and customer service. Supervisory responsibility includes the Master Scheduler, Material Analyst, Customer Service Analyst, and Warehouse Supervisor. The role also involves maintaining hourly payroll through the payroll system.

Responsibilities

• Respond to issues and requests to ensure no impact to delivery ratings.
• Issue, monitor, change, and distribute weekly production schedules.
• Work with Material Analyst to file customer/supplier claims and arrange disposal of materials.
• Ensure customer websites are monitored and updated as mandated by the customer.
• Support and facilitate supplier discussions to align with production and customer schedules.
• Review customer systems to analyze data and make corrections/updates as required.
• Back up and support any materials team member when required.
• Own and drive day-to-day delivery, inventory, and shipping issues.
• Prepare procedures and work instructions regarding material control systems.
• Lead and perform material planning activities from raw materials to finished goods.
• Lead and coordinate, in conjunction with Finance and all departments, the preparation and execution of Physical Inventory.
• Lead and support standard metrics.
• Develop a plan and system to monitor safety stocks, min/max levels, storage locations, and material flow.
• Develop and install clerical and office procedures and practices, and study workflow and office arrangement to determine efficiency improvements.
• Lead month-end close activities, including inventory reconciliation, receipts, adjustments, etc.
• Lead and monitor cycle count frequency, accuracy, recounts, adjustments, and investigation of issues until resolved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Eight years of experience as a Materials Supervisor or Manager or a related role.
• Previous Ford experience preferred.

Skills

• APICS CPIM and CSCP certifications are recommended.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays & vacation
• Medical & prescription plans
• Dental & vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life & disability coverage
• 401K with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vehicle and product discounts