Materials Manager

DP World Contract Logistics delivers tailored, scalable and progressive solutions to customers in more than 100 global locations. The company has managed supply chain synergies for global automotive and technology premier brands for more than 60 years.

Are you an individual who can drive the execution of MP&L processes and monitor effectiveness through KPI’s? The Materials Manager position requires strong leadership competencies with a wide variety of experience in change management, operational analysis, data analysis and business process improvement. Join our growing team in  Kansas City  today!

About the Role

How you will contribute

Oversee and manage the daily activities of the materials and MP&L function to maximize scheduling and delivery of commodities to the customer.
Interface with customer to ensure smooth -coordination of scheduling and maximization of schedule adherence: provides input on local conditions. identifies needs and receives direction on real-time staffing increases or decreases.
Ensure materials supervisors. Shipping/Receiving Analysts and MP&L coordinators manage schedule adherence notifying and escalating within the facility as warranted.
Enact contingency plans as needed: escalates and directs activities during systems problems. disasters. etc.: identifies potential problems. troubleshoots. escalates issues to the operations manager. and participates in post-mortem analysis of problems providing input for future process improvements.
Review ongoing performance results to targets and takes corrective measures with authorization. escalate as needed.Conform to the processes and requirements of our integrated management system.
Achieve effectiveness of our integrated management system by following the Quality Policy and meeting company objectives.
Safety
Work to be compliant with the compan,y environmental. health and safety standards and rule
Other duties as as

Your Key Qualification

Bachelor's degree in business. engineering. or related field.
Experience performing professional level operational and plant management duties: preferably in automotive or logistics industry.
Knowledge of principles and procedures used in material planning and logistics operations and practices

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. 

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.