Materials Supervisor

Materials SupervisorPosition Objective: Responsible for the daily management of the supply chain and its impact on the processes, products, equipment, people, customers, and business development.Direct Reports: Material Handler, Shipper/Receiver, Materials AdministrationReports To: Senior Manager, Global MaterialsMajor Duties:•Managing the supply chain proactively through increasing supplier core capabilities while decreasing cost of goods based upon strategic objectives and supplier metrics•Utilizing EPR/MRP software to automate purchasing and planning activities while reducing set up costs and inventory levels•Coordinating with the operations department to ensure that sustainment production planning goals are met or exceeded•Quality management system maintenance; supplier audits, internal audits, supplier scorecards, internal scorecards, customer scorecards, quality•Complete necessary inventory adjustments as required and make sure inventory in system is up to date•Responsible for annual physical inventory process, management of the inventory system, meeting or exceeding total inventory dollars and turns•Responsible for quarterly review of PPV and standard costs of materials to ensure that current cost of goods objectives are met or exceeded while coordination with the finance department•Issue PO for all non-production items for all Dept, including misc. items, tools and consumable items for shop floor.•Follow up all open PO with suppliers’/Freight companies to ensure shipments will arrive on time.•Send out and follow up on RFQ as required.•Responsible for transportation costs to meet or exceed annual objectives•Update and track the progress of materials requirement for new projects.•Supporting newly awarded projects through direct communication with customers and the supply chain•Lead in development and implementation of continuous improvement efforts within the areas of responsibility•Customer support of product, pricing, and process change•Ensuring that the processes responsible for meet the quality management systems expectations and objectives•Request all necessary documents from suppliers such as ROHS/REACH, certs and others as needed.•Ensure customs require documents are up to date such as COO, CUSMAWorking Relationships: Operations department, Quality department, Customers, SuppliersPosition Requirements:•Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or relevant area, preferred•5-10 years’ experience in an operational, materials, or purchasing department within a manufacturing environment•Previous experience with ERP/MRP software in regards to purchasing and production planning•Experience in supporting business development projects with cross functional teams•High volume workload requires conscientious attitude with accuracy and attention to detail.•Ability to develop and implement high level objectives•Direct experience in communication with customers and suppliers•Proficient in with Microsoft office (outlook, excel, word, power point)•Good communication skills (oral, written, technical)•Excellent time management skills and the ability to be self-directed•Customer focus and continuous improvement approach.•The position may require some light travel (USA and Canada).Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.