Materials Manager

Materials ManagerNelson Global engineers, manufacturers, and distributes clean and efficient Air & Fluid Transfer, NVH, Complex Structural, Acoustic, and Thermal Management Solutions. Nelson Global partners with the world's leading OEMs. With 22 global manufacturing and distribution facilities and unparalleled engineering and innovation capabilities, Nelson Global provides mission critical solutions with the highest degree of reliability at the lowest cost. Our dedication to serving our employees, partners, and the planet responsibly is realized across three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, and governance. By empowering our people, reducing waste, and developing innovative and efficient systems, we support the communities and resources that spur the industries and technologies of the future.The Materials Manager will develop and maintain plant processes and procedures to manage inventory and materials within the plant to AOP level to improve on-time deliveries to customers.Primary Responsibilities & Duties:Inventory Management to AOP PlanOrder management of Customer orders and demands/EDI ordersResponsible for managing ERP system parameter settings that drive material planning requirements in pursuit of continuously improving inventory turns without disrupting manufacturing schedulesPlanning raw material and supply chain to ensure plant production needs are metManage Excess & Obsolete Inventory Review and dispositionTroubleshoot logistic demands for both customers and suppliersDrive value added activities with the plant personnel and engineering to improve material yield and reduce scrapProactively work with Corporate Sourcing and Material Planning groups to achieve successful and timely PPAP approvals of new suppliers/products. Collaborate with those same teams to resolve supplier delivery/quality/pricing issuesManage the Materials staff at the plantDrive Continuous Improvement within the Materials processes and proceduresPlant Staff Team memberRequired Education & Experience:Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent3+ years of Materials experienceManagement experienceExperience with most aspects of Plant operations and processesSkills & Abilities:Considerable knowledge of all Plant functionsEffective oral and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsLeadership skills – excellent judgment and decision making, ability to motivate others, management skillsExcellent computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Strong problem-solving skillsAbility to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.Lean Manufacturing experience – 6-Sigma, Lean, Quality, etc.Teamwork, Coaching and DevelopmentConsiderable experience in ERP systems (LN, Oracle, SAP, etc.)Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.