Materials Manager

Job Description

Job Description

• Develops and implements supply chain plans that affect the production, distribution, and inventory of finished products to enhance product flow.

• Responsible for timely delivery of all production supplies with direct responsibilities for resin procurement, forecasting, and railroad supporting activities.

• Collaborates with production and asset care and other departments to develop plant scheduling to optimize schedule compliance and on-time, in-full delivery

• Ensures inventory accuracy through cycle counting and physical inventory.

• Manages Warehouse Operations at the plant – scheduling, material handling, shipping and receiving

• Monitors material usage and develop plans to improve production variances with operations

• Liaisons with procurement, operations and IBP on MRP process.

• Supports the monthly S&O process.

• Assists in the development of policies, guidelines, procedures and training to ensure quality and cost control.

• Conducts distribution and network studies, monitors inventory and analyzes requirements to develop strategies to achieve desired delivery times and order fill rates.

• Maintains appropriate records and prepares reports.

• Coordinates logistics activities with internal/external customers.

• Ensures adherence to all safety requirements and 6S. Fosters a safety culture. Conducts plant wide Gemba walks weekly to monitor 6S, safety, and food safety compliance

• Ensures compliance to quality and audit requirements

• Ensures compliance to PEPS (continuous improvement system).

• Engages employees and develops employees for next-level roles

• Position is an On-site position

You should be proficient in:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Shipping/Receiving
• Warehouse Experience
• Distribution Experience
• ERP & MRP Systems
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Inventory Management & Control
• Supply Chain Management
• Sourcing and Procurement Experience
• Supplier Negotiation Experience