Title: Materials Planning Manager
Summary: The Materials Manager position is responsible for managing the materials function for a plant and a distribution center. This position will oversee areas in production planning, raw materials purchasing and inventory. The role will manage a team of 5 and report into the site's Plant Manager.
The Materials Manager will be responsible forโฆ
- Responsible for managing the plant scheduling and finished goods inventory strategy that will maximize company investment
- Manage the transportation of freight-in for raw materials and finished goods outbound freight requirements
- Provide support to plant process improvement activities related to waste, scrap, and usages
- Manage new product introduction timelines, system accuracy, and interface with corporate key accounts
- Coordinate with all departments internally to insure products are being produced correctly and on time
- Work with Quality and Manufacturing to efficiently approach the integration of new items
- Reduce complexity in manufacturing and distribution by driving cost savings programs
- Build a positive team culture that focuses on its people and their contributions
- Provide leadership and training for direct reports
The Materials Manager should have the following qualificationsโฆ
- BA degree is a must; Masters is a plus
- 5-10 years of materials management experience
- Manufacturing plant experience is a must
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to provide leadership and vision