Materials Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the material management process and ensure on-time delivery of quality product.
• Identify and manage outside suppliers as necessary
• Implement and Support Processes required maintain Regulatory Compliance.
• Assess current material availability; forecasts availability based on the customer releases and new program information.
• Ensure an adequate supply of materials is on hand and in the order pipeline to achieve customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain company contracts with suppliers.
• Evaluates and approves conditions for issuing and awarding business
• Resolves discrepancies with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers.
• Develop, Organize, and Report on Key Performance Indicators
• Oversee the daily activities of schedulers, receiving and shipping clerks, and buyers.
• Manage reporting methods, minimizing, and disposing of obsolete materials
• Direct production planning and scheduling based on sales forecasts.
• Direct production and inventory control, shipping and receiving, and materials storage.
• Maintain inventory levels to ensure deliveries occur within customer timelines.
• Oversee shipping and receiving functions related to purchased parts and finished goods.
• Identify opportunities to reduce transportation costs and charges.
• Manage and monitors storage of purchased parts and finished goods.
• Establish procedures and manages execution of year-end physical inventory.
• Ensure customer releases are entered as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management or related course of study required. May consider 15+ years of directly relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• 10+ years in production purchasing and materials management.
• 5+ years in a leadership role with responsibility for all aspects of leading people, e.g. coaching, training, etc.
• Proven ability to hire and develop top-tier talent.
• Demonstrated commitment to process development and continuous improvement
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to influence others to meet objectives.
• Strong project management skills and ability to handle multiple assignments and changing priorities.
• Proficient in using MS Office
• Deep understanding of AS9100 requirements