Materials Manager
Job description
Overview:
Oversees the inventory and logistics activities in support of the manufacturing business. Is responsible for all aspects of material movement from receiving to storage, issuing to production, and outbound shipping, and ensures the right materials are in the right place at the right time. Lead and develop a high-performing team across material planning, warehouse operations, logistics coordination, customer service, and inventory management.
Responsibilities:
Academic background:
Bachelor’s degree with a business or technical background.
APICS CPIM education or equivalent is a plus.
Experience:
10 plus years of progressive experience in Supply Chain (including management) in the industrial sector, ideally in a context of high technology manufacturing.
Additional experience in inventory management, HAZMAT shipping, and international logistics.
Specific Knowledge:
Negotiation and managerial skills.
An understanding of strategic sourcing, contracts, international trade and Federal Acquisition Regulation.
An understanding of ISO9001 and general OSHA topics for industrial and warehouse safety.
High proficiency in the use of ERP (ideally MFG Pro).
Oral fluency in French or Spanish is a plus.
Business Understanding:
Proactive, results-oriented attitude, strong oral/written communication and networking skills, sense of service to internal and external customers.
Track record of international exposure would be a plus.
Good understanding of competitive technologies and market developments.
Ability to lead, train and mentor employees on a personal level
Qualifications:
Manage Planning, Warehouse, Logistics, Customer Service, and Inventory personnel:
Deployment of objectives to individual level and adequate monitoring
Team building assessment and coaching at the individual level, with adequate monitoring
Obtain regular feedback from internal customers about the quality of service
Supporting “World Class” and Safety initiatives to improve the overall performance of the company