Materials Manager

Company Overview: Nelson Global engineers, manufacturers, and distributes clean and efficient Air & Fluid Transfer, NVH, Complex Structural, Acoustic, and Thermal Management Solutions. Nelson Global partners with the world’s leading OEMs. With 22 global manufacturing and distribution facilities and unparalleled engineering and innovation capabilities, Nelson Global provides mission critical solutions with the highest degree of reliability at the lowest cost. Our dedication to serving our employees, partners, and the planet responsibly is realized across three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, and governance. By empowering our people, reducing waste, and developing innovative and efficient systems, we support the communities and resources that spur the industries and technologies of the future. Company Overview: Nelson Global engineers, manufacturers, and distributes clean and efficient Air & Fluid Transfer, NVH, Complex Structural, Acoustic, and Thermal Management Solutions. Nelson Global partners with the world’s leading OEMs. With 22 global manufacturing and distribution facilities and unparalleled engineering and innovation capabilities, Nelson Global provides mission critical solutions with the highest degree of reliability at the lowest cost. Our dedication to serving our employees, partners, and the planet responsibly is realized across three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, and governance. By empowering our people, reducing waste, and developing innovative and efficient systems, we support the communities and resources that spur the industries and technologies of the future. Position Overview: The Materials Manager will develop and maintain plant processes and procedures to manage inventory and materials within the plant to AOP level to improve on-time deliveries to customers. Primary Responsibilities & Duties: Inventory Management to AOP Plan Order management of Customer orders and demands/EDI orders Responsible for managing ERP system parameter settings that drive material planning requirements in pursuit of continuously improving inventory turns without disrupting manufacturing schedules Planning raw material and supply chain to ensure plant production needs are met Manage Excess & Obsolete Inventory Review and disposition Troubleshoot logistic demands for both customers and suppliers Drive value added activities with the plant personnel and engineering to improve material yield and reduce scrap Proactively work with Corporate Sourcing and Material Planning groups to achieve successful and timely PPAP approvals of new suppliers/products. Collaborate with those same teams to resolve supplier delivery/quality/pricing issues Manage the Materials staff at the plant Drive Continuous Improvement within the Materials processes and procedures Required Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent 3+ years of Materials experience Experience with most aspects of Plant operations and processes Skills & Abilities: Considerable knowledge of all Plant functions Effective oral and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Leadership skills – excellent judgment and decision making, ability to motivate others, management skills Strong problem-solving skills Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines. Teamwork, Coaching and Development Considerable experience in ERP systems (LN, Oracle, SAP, etc.) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr