Materials Manager Job

Responsibilities

• Leads and fosters the continuous improvement roadmap for the supply chain team
• Leverages tools to drive continued operational improvements and ensures engagement of the entire supply chain team through clear communication and leadership skills
• Accountable for all planning and inventory activities and metrics, as well as on-time delivery to Path-Tec customers
• Holds full ownership of the inventory processes to include cycling out slow-moving product, ensuring accuracy of cycle counting, and increasing inventory velocity
• Works closely with the Procurement department to develop, manage, and maintain an abundant supply base that delivers on time with favorable quality and costs
• Identifies barriers, establishes priorities, evaluates practices, and develops plans to ensure successful production control operations
• Proposes strategies to reduce cost and improve procedures of supply chain logistics
• Maintains monitoring of demand and analyzes data to anticipate future supply and logistical needs
• Supports finance and corporate gross margin goals through active participation in financial review meetings, providing expertise in cost reduction measures relating to production and purchasing

Skills & Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Production/Materials Management, Supply Chain, or related field is required
• At least 5 years of combined experience in production planning, procurement, and material management
• May consider candidates with 8 years of directly relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• APICS certification is preferred
• Experience in working with electronic inventory systems
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and solutions
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs at a time

Job Number: 171670