Manager Materials Management

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Florida Crystals is a leading domestic sugar producer and North America's first fully integrated cane sugar company, guiding our sugar from farm to table. We are America's first and only producer of certified organic sugar, grown and harvested in the United States. Our renewable energy facility is the largest of its kind in North America and provides clean energy that powers our sugar operations, which helps us reduce our use of fossil fuels. Florida Crystals also sustainably farms rice, sweet corn and other vegetables in rotation with our sugarcane. Our rice mill is the only rice mill in Florida.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Materials Management Manager - Direct Materials reports to the Supply Chain Manager - Direct Materials and is responsible for appropriately managing supply, material movements, and MRP-related projects for 250 SKUs valued at $4M in site-specific direct material inventory. The Materials Management Manager - Direct Materials will act (at a plant level) as a liaison between Procurement, Operations, Planning, and the Supplier base to communicate long-term inventory requirements and work with all groups to implement optimal strategies. Additionally, this role has responsibility for directly leading and managing a team of on-site personnel, coordinating as needed with outside locations to optimize warehouse inventories. This will include but is not limited to: stock counts, physical staging and stock movements, artwork transitions, as well as MRP settings and inventory replenishment for assigned plant(s). This position requires serving as a lead for the group, including training and project work on behalf of the whole group and increased travel to other sites.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university plus 5-7 years of work experience in a progressively responsible fulfilment/inventory/production planning role
• At least 3 years of experience utilizing an ERP system in a supply chain/fulfilment capacity
• Prior management/supervisory experience is required

PREFERRED EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

• Degree major in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field is preferred
• Prior experience using SAP material requirements planning is highly preferred
• Prior experience using SAP integrated business planning is preferred
• Demonstrated mastery of Supply Chain Direct Materials material planning, order execution, and supervisory skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, understanding priorities and employing a strong sense of urgency as needed

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regulates direct material inventory in order to meet a very dynamic forecast plan, coming from multiple people and business systems
• Makes all ordering decisions regarding quantity and delivery dates for ingredients and packaging, working with global suppliers, some of which have multiple month lead times, and storing them in space-constrained conditions
• Support packaging operations that run 24/5 and often 24/7, constantly monitoring the daily and weekly production schedule
• Assist in expediting deliveries as needed when inventory inaccuracies and schedule changes occur
• Works with other plant Materials Management Supervisors and Managers to coordinate shared inventory (at plant and supplier)
• Responsible for posting of goods movements (goods receipts, transfers, adjustments etc.)
• Controls the movement and physical assignment of inventory around the warehouse including quarantined, supplier returns, and point of use
• Completes physical inventory counts (according to ABC Cycle and ad-hoc as needed)
• Facilitates movements of obsolete and slow moving inventory

• Coordinates communications between Procurement, Operations, and Planning at a plant level
• Participates in regional and global supply chain improvement projects on behalf of inbound supply chain
• Analyzes long term supply requirements and implements inventory strategies to mitigate risk as assigned
• Ensures compliance with all aspects of safety related to warehouse contents and practices (housekeeping, layout improvement, material quarantine, and operations)
• Develops standard operating procedures and work aid instructions for operational excellence
• Coordinates trials for new material specifications and/or new suppliers
• Troubleshoots and solves business process challenges that cause errors related to inventory, sometimes involving multiple business systems with replicated information
• Provides coverage at other sites as needed due to vacation, extended absence, and position openings
• As needed, serves as lead for the Supply Chain Direct Materials group for projects and implementations
• Performs other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages a team of 4-15 direct and indirect reports (both union and non-union)
• Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly operational and planning meetings with direct reports to keep them informed of current problems, changes, and new developments in the department and company
• Completes timecard approvals and scheduling for hourly employees
• Monitors work productivity and recommends and implements changes to improve work productivity
• Plans and monitors workload for timely and accurate completion of tasks
• Coordinates workflow and procedures to maximize service
• Coaches and counsels direct reports on performance issues
• Trains, coaches, and counsels less experienced peers in the Supply Chain Direct Materials group
• Completes annual and semi-annual performance appraisals for all direct reports in timely manner
• Arranges for cross training of team to maximize productivity and provide coverage for all functions
• Counsels direct reports on educational and job opportunities that will enhance their career development
• Administers all policies and procedures set forth by Florida Crystals
• Aligns management practices according to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements pertaining to direct or indirect reports

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES & CRITICAL SKILLS

• Communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbal and written
• Recognize areas for Continuous Improvement strategies; recommends CI strategies to Supervisor
• Understand demands as they relate to purchase and stocking levels of goods and services for the business
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers and foster strong, open lines of communication across all levels of the organization
• Utilize ERP information and analyze results
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary business information at all times

• Effectively manage time, including the ability to prioritize, work within assigned deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively to accomplish organizational objectives

• Manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining quality and accuracy standards
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point on an Intermediate Level
• Influence others inside and outside of Supply Chain Direct Materials group

• Material Requirements Planning ( Advanced)
• Analytical Thinking ( Advanced)
• Inventory Management (Advanced )
• Enterprise Resource Planning/SAP (Advanced)
• Production Planning & Scheduling (Advanced)
• Supply Chain Management(Advanced)
• Products & Marketplace (Advanced)
• Customer Service Orientation (Advanced)

TRAVEL

• Up to 30% travel; primarily domestic

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Leadership: Ability to effectively guide or direct other individuals toward the achievement of organizational objectives by establishing vision and direction and leveraging skills such as communication and coaching
• Acting with Integrity: Clearly states goals and beliefs; lets people know his/her true intentions; does what he/she said they would do; follows through on commitments; understands and follows company policies
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner; tailors message to fit the interests and needs of the audience; delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling to the listener
• Energy & Initiative: Takes action on his/her own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked; asserts one's influence over events to achieve goals
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Working effectively with others to achieve a desired outcome
• Judgment & Decision-Making: Bases decisions on a systematic review of relevant facts and information; avoids making assumptions or rushing to judgment; provides clear rationale for decisions
• Working with Ambiguity: Achieves forward progress in the face of poorly defined situations and/or unclear goals; able to work effectively with limited or partial information
• Accountability: Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his/her actions and their consequences both good and bad.
• Customer Orientation: Addressing internal and/or external customer needs by providing and delivering professional, helpful, high quality service and support
• Continuous Learning: Demonstrates ambition and desire to move forward in his/her career; engages others in discussions about career development; seeks feedback on ways to increase his/her performance; takes advantage of opportunities to build new skills and capabilities

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.