Materials Inventory Supervisor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

InterMetro Industries is seeking a Materials & Inventory Supervisor for our Wilkes-Barre Manufacturing Plant.

The Materials & Inventory Supervisor:
• Responsible and accountable for the Materials & Inventory Department’s performance and WMF’s overall inventory control/management, materials purchasing, transactional controls, inventory activities & cost.
• Successful management, direct supervision, training, and performance management of all management and union direct reports. (Including Inventory Specialists)
• Drives successful development, execution, sustainment and continuous improvement of the Inventory & Materials Department’s Main Business Objectives, and Metro Strategic Objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Responsible and accountable for maintaining appropriate quantities of raw materials, semi-finished goods, WIP, and finished goods at all times to ensure on-time delivery to customers. Minimizes and/or eliminates part outages, inventory discrepancies, and cost variances.
2. Directs all activities & processes for ordering, movement, storage, and processing of inventory.
3. Monitors forecasts, quotas, and production capacity to identify changes. Develops and implements appropriate actions to ensure availability of needed materials, parts, and pieces.
4. Defines and implements leading & lagging KPI’s for measurement, evaluation, and action planning of material & inventory factors such as product cost, availability, proper quality, and delivery.
5. Analyzes inventories to determine improvements for inventory turns, waste reduction, vendor relationships, and optimized internal & external responsiveness.
6. Designs, implements, sustains, and improves activities & processes related to purchasing, material requirements planning, inventory control, warehousing, receiving, and all relevant areas of the Department.
7. Responsible and accountable for successful execution of WMF cycle count program and annual physical inventory. Takes proactive action to improve and expand inventory accuracy reporting and programs.
8. Directs and oversees all interplant shuttles and shipments to Distribution Centers.

9. Performs individual Buyer duties as required.
10. Promotes and ensures the use and sustainment of Performance Excellence and 5S principles.
11. Collaborates with IT to analyze & create enhanced functionality in inventory & materials applications.
12. Fiscal – Responsibility and accountability for planning, monitoring, and managing departmental budget.
13. Supervisory – Supervises the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensuring quality standards. Is responsible for hiring, terminating, training, and developing, reviewing performance, and administering corrective action for direct reports. Plans organizational structure and job content.
14. Ensures all current and new employees under your supervision are trained in the Code of Business Ethics, in its meaning and application. Periodically reviews the Code with employees under your supervision and ensures they attend the annual ethics refresher program. Maintains a workplace environment that encourages frank and open communication, free from fear of reprisal, concerning compliance with the Code.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge:

• High school diploma and minimum of 10 years of relevant experience required.
• Materials and Inventory Management, Supply/Demand Management, Supply Chain process and procedures, and Oracle/Gains systems experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant certifications preferred.

What We offer!

• Growth potential

• Ability to make an impact in an industry leading organization

• Health & wellness offerings

• Excellent benefit package

• Employee developmental programs

• Challenging and fun atmosphere: we love what we do, take pride in our work, and have fun doing it!

InterMetro Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

No calls or agencies please. InterMetro Industries will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. 

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position, please email careers.metro@metro.com. Please allow for 24-48 hours for us to respond.