Materials Manager

1. Position Overview

The Materials Manager will report to the General Manager. The position will manage the areas of Materials Quote / Sourcing, Purchasing, Demand Planning, Logistics, Materials Flow and Inventory Control.

Quick Summary

The Materials Manager is responsible for the strategic direction, continuous improvement, and overall metric performance of the areas under his / her supervision. This includes Materials Quote / Sourcing, Purchasing, Demand Planning, Logistics, Materials Flow and Inventory Control. The goal is to maximize material availability for production with the lowest possible total cost to support our excellent customer satisfaction.

Basic Background Requirements

This position will require

• Knowledge of shop floor control and ERP systems
• Knowledge of logistics and supply chain
• Familiar with business and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of lean concepts
• Ability to motivate and develop their direct reports
• The ability to work with all levels of the organization (Operators, engineers, leadership)
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• CPIM certification a plus

2. Key Performance Objectives

Short Term : (0 to 3 months)

Longer Term : (3+ months)