Materials Manager

Must Have Experience in Complex Manufacturing Operations Materials Manager Summary The Materials Manager is responsible for on‑time shipment of finished goods, freight, inventory levels, storage of raw material and acquisition of raw materials on time. They coordinate activities of personnel engaged in purchasing, distributing raw materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies. Materials Manager Responsibilities Prepares instructions regarding purchasing system and procedures. Directs the preparation of and issuance of purchase orders and change notices. Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine current and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports. Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy. Arranges for disposal of surplus materials. Designs and develops systems and procedures to implement purchasing, production scheduling, inventory control and traffic, ensuring availability of parts, materials and transportation for an uninterrupted flow of materials in accordance with delivery schedules, while maintaining minimum inventories. Formulates, establishes and administers plant purchasing procedures consistent with and supplementing established corporate and division policies and procedures. Develops procedures and requirements for parts suppliers to improve timeliness of parts and materials delivery. Implements visual inventory management systems on the production floor. Maintains purchased materials and supplies inventories to assure availability of materials and parts required to fulfill the plant’s ongoing needs. Sets guidelines and follows up with suppliers to improve supplier efficiency, achieve cost savings and maintain an even flow of raw materials necessary to produce finished products for customers. Assists in the development of inventory budgets for establishing acceptable inventory levels for performance measurement and operating controls. Provides guidance to plant personnel for managing inventories at approved operating levels. Develops procedures to handle engineering changes during the model year for the plant, suppliers, and customer, ensuring orderly transition in the flow of materials and production. Assists Plant Engineering and Plant Quality Manager in the Vendor Quality Assurance Program. Assists as required in resolving the disposition of substandard or rejected materials. Develops procedures to handle product changes to coordinate changes in parts and materials within the plant system, with suppliers and customers, to insure timely start‑up of production. Ensures supplies are delivered on time to provide uninterrupted production and shipment of finished goods. Effectively adapts and implements computer technology to develop orderly manufacture and on‑time delivery of the plant’s product. Maintains Bill of Material and databases to support manufacturing system software. Utilizes and practices methods of continuous improvement. Complies with all company safety policies, procedures and rules. Education Bachelor's degree preferred Demonstrated leadership skills Excellent oral and written presentation skills Ability to effectively communicate to a diverse audience (customers, suppliers, employees) Results‑oriented approach Broad based supply chain management and process development knowledge Strong interpersonal skills and leadership skills Strong SAP knowledge is required Ability to prioritize competing demands Strong time management skills and customer focus #J-18808-Ljbffr