Materials Manager

Materials ManagerFull Time + Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, PTO)Job Type: On-siteSalary Range: $135,000 - $155,000, DOELocation: Milpitas, CAFralock is an engineered solutions provider of specialty components and subassemblies using advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications. We develop and manufacture custom integrated solutions. Established in 1967, we are a critical solutions provider to Fortune 500 corporations, government, and targeted OEMs in a variety of industries including Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, Medical and Life Science, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, Electronics, and Energy. Fralock is headquartered in Valencia, CA with manufacturing locations located throughout Northern and Southern California.VisionTo be recognized by our customers as a leading solutions provider of proprietary engineered advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications.MissionTo create value, profitably grow, and share our success with all stakeholders.CultureRespect – We treat others the way they want to be treated.Integrity – We practice a high standard of ethics in our business dealings with customers, suppliers and employees.Responsiveness – We have a sense of urgency in responding to internal and external requests and work proactively to solve problems.Excellence/Competence – We empower our people to continuously improve and execute high quality work.Teamwork – We work together to achieve Fralock business objectives by communicating at a high level, by listening and having clarity in our expectations of one another.Individual Accountability and Personal Responsibility – We do what we have committed to do when we committed to doing it.Continuous Improvement across all segments of the companyThis position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR (which generally means (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.Main FunctionsThe Materials Manager leads end-to-end materials management to include (procurement, inventory, logistics, and warehousing) for a ~150-employee manufacturing facility. The role ensures supply continuity to the Master Production Schedule, optimizes inventory, drives supplier performance, and partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to meet site OTIF, cost, and cash goals, cost, and on-time delivery.The Materials Manager is responsible for materials/purchasing, warehouse/shipping & receiving (15–25 FTEs depending on footprint). Strategic ownership of material readiness, inventory control, and ERP/MRP data integrity. Accountable for inventory turns, days of supply, excess & obsolete (E&O), and supplier OTD/quality. Drive cost-down (PPV), key contributor to working capital, and customer OTD targets.Typical DutiesLead, manage and supervise the Production Control, Procurement and Warehouse/Shipping functions and personnel and coordinate with senior management of other functions in the design, development, implementation, and day to day support of the execution of world class materials policies, processes and systems.Receive input from Sales, Customer Service, Procurement and Engineering and create a plan to ensure the company meets customer demand while minimizing on-hand inventoryEnsure there is adequate sprint capacity for rapid product development, strategic expedites and similar work, as well as spikes in demandEstablish and manage performance metrics and dashboards. Identify, measure, and document cost savings goals, objectives and plans to realize opportunities and achieve cost reduction targets.Develop and implement an effective supply chain strategy in support of company business objectives including leveraging all direct material purchases, generating year over year material cost improvements and developing a "Total Landed Cost" tool.Refine the Supplier Performance Management system and work closely with key suppliers to achieve superior levels of performance in quality, delivery, cost management and service across multiple product lines.Lead, on a weekly basis, production schedule meetings with the manufacturing, customer service, engineering, procurement, production control, program management and quality personnel.Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Department Manager/SupervisorRequired SkillsCommitment to excellence and high standards.Excellent communication, teamwork, project management, and presentation skills.Excellent leadership/management and business acumen skills.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with individuals at all levels.Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific method.Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.Self-starter with demonstrated ability to achieve results and respond to change.Fluent in ERP software, MRP, Scheduling and Planning systems, MS Office.Demonstrated track record of developing & executing sourcing strategies with documented sustained ROI improvements.Strong negotiation skills and demonstrated applied techniques.Able to compute, analyze, compile, compare and coordinate data and processes.APICS CPIM certification completed or in processPreferred SkillsAPICS CertificationFluent with M2M MRP/ERP systemKnowledge of military and commercial specifications and standardsLean manufacturing /six sigma training and experience preferred.Education RequirementsBachelor's degree (B.A. /B.S.) in related field or ten (10) or more years of working experience in procurement, production control, and supplier managementExperience Requirements7 or more years of experience in a manufacturing operation with demonstrated working knowledge and experience in procurement, production control, and supplier management. 5 years minimum of SupervisionValid driver's license and insuranceAcceptable driving recordReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position.Fralock provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.