Materials Manager

Materials Manager

Goshen, IN

$90-110K plus bonus

Our Goshen, IN manufacturing client is looking to hire a Materials Manager. The Materials Manager will develop a dynamic, end-to-end materials strategy for the facility which includes collaboration with many areas of the business to improve sourced material quality, develop supplier capabilities and deploy best practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field is required
• Software knowledge: Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
• Demonstrated project management skills
• APICS certification is highly preferred
• 7 to 10 years of Supply Chain or Operations Management experience
• Prior experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes is required

Job Qualifications:

• Lead all internal Materials management activities including ordering, delivery, storage, etc.
• Communicate with Operations on shortages, anticipated shortages, expediting status, etc.
• Provide vision, direction and focus to direct reports and actively support their development
• Develop and manage a materials strategy for the facility including risk mitigation strategies
• Key leader in the physical inventory process and inventory accuracy
• Assist the Sourcing & Logistics teams to provide the lowest total cost solution
• Communicate with Sourcing on issues relating to supplier performance: billing, receiving, and quality
• Meet new product introduction objectives (timing, quality, and system set up)
• Perform various materials-related projects, duties and analysis as assigned
• Responsible for Materials KPIs

• Manages Complexity; analyze situations using data from multiple sources to uncover root causes
• Decision Quality; makes sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information
• Strategic Mindset; prepares for the future and creates competitive and breakthrough strategies connected to the vision
• Plans and aligns; plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Ensures accountability; holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Collaboration; works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives
• Develops talent; develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals
• Communicate effectively; develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Drive vision and purpose; paint a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action
• Resilient; rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult circumstances
• Financial Acumen; understands key financial indicators and uses analysis to create strategic options

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