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As a member of the plant leadership team the Materials Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations within the materials group related to the planning procurement and inventory control of the facility in order to meet demand requirements and ensure a premier customer experience.
Responsibilities
Promote a safety-first workplace encouraging the identification of opportunities for improvement related to process and/or equipment.
Regularly reviews capacity data and develops plans including identification of materials for outsourcing and insourcing with the Operations Team to address capacity issues
Collaborates within the Supply Chain to resolve material shortages and level load production to achieve feasible production schedules
Manages the identification of issues and opportunities related to MRP settings to ensure that the proper quantities of raw material and component stock are available to meet customer demand
Ensures inventory objectives are achieved through collaboration with the Supply Chain Teams. Proactively reviews inventory restrictions to limit excess and obsolete product.
Provides leadership and development to the Materials team including MRP Controllers MRO Buyer and Distribution Manager
Manages Aged WIP and support the movement of MRB material
Drives continuous improvements to current Materials Planning and other related business processes
Ownership of all Materials related reporting and metrics
Provides Materials expertise for all new products introduced to the Dayton facility
Champion the tenets of Lean manufacturing including the reduction of waste and streamlining and employee engagement
Additional Qualifications/ResponsibilitiesCompetencies Required
Proficient with the use of MRP tools and methodologies
Strong Customer Focus
Ability to manage multiple fluid priorities and proactively address business demands in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and planning skills and the demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects
Excellent communication skills to effectively act as a liaison between the facility and other functions
Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems with limited information
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel
Preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of SAP ERP system
Proven record of leading Process Improvement activities
Training in LEAN/Green Belt/Six Sigma processes
Work Experience
Required
At least 5 years experience in Purchasing Operations Supply Chain or Materials
Experience in Inventory Management and Capacity Management processes and tools
Experience in a leadership role
Education
Required
Bachelors Degree in Business Supply Chain Management or related field and 10 years of related experience
Preferred
Masters Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Supply Chain Management Business and/or Finance
Certifications
Preferred
Certification by ISM and/or APICS in Purchasing or Materials Management