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.
This role requires on-site presence at the Arthur, IL facility Monday through Thursday, with occasional Fridays. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- 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