Materials Manager

Materials ManagerCompany Profile:American Trailer World (ATW) was created because of the merger of Big Tex Trailers and American Trailer Works, two leading companies in the trailer industry. ATW is the most diversified manufacturer, largest retailer and distributor of professional grade and consumer grade trailers, parts and accessories in North America. With superior positioning in the trailer industry and leading products across a diverse array of end markets, ATW has an opportunity for rapid and profitable expansion. Bain Capital Private Equity partnered in the acquisitions, and they will continue to provide additional support and capital to drive expansion.Job OverviewThe Materials Manager is responsible for purchasing, receipt, control, and storage of Raw and Finished Goods materials inventory within a multi-site territory assignment including Texas and Oklahoma locations. The role is responsible for executing the materials management strategy in partnership with internal and external partners as necessary to efficiently support and scale with the business. The role oversees all aspects of finished goods and raw materials management including materials requirement planning, purchase orders, receiving, quality, inventory control, day to day vendor relations, and materials movement within operations and procurement guidelines.Job ResponsibilitiesWork with the with cross functional leaders to implement industry leading materials management systemUse and implement a combination of Lean systems including visual management, pull Kanban signals, MRP, and sequencingBuild and lead a team focused on both tactical and strategic purchasing to optimize our inventory on hand, inventory control, and total cost of materialsBe a part of creating the ERP MS Dynamics roadmap and support the implementationWork with the finance team to create and monitor a cycle count programEnsure quantities of delivered material matches packing slips and notate any discrepancies before carrier leavesEnsure current on hand inventory is correct through a successful cycle count programWork with Procurement, Production, and Scheduling teams to identify and escalate any material shortagesOptimize raw material storage within the production facilitiesEducation – Experience RequiredBS in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field (or work experience equivalent)5+ yeas of Manufacturing or Supply Chain experienceKanban and MRP experienceProficient computer skills in Word, Excel, and PPTAbility to travel 50% #J-18808-Ljbffr