Materials Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plan to achieve supply chain objectives, including identifying and implementing spend strategies for the site.
• Support new product development and the ECN process as it pertains to purchasing and production planning.
• Maintain and develop a material cost savings funnel in line with the Operating Company objectives; drive identified and approved projects to completion.
• Manage sourcing projects and assume responsibility for Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Manage supplier performance through supplier scorecards in collaboration with the Supplier Quality Engineer.
• Measure monthly and annual materials goals that support site objectives.
• Utilize value stream mapping and other lean tools to streamline processes and minimize inventory.
• Participate in the S&OP process.
• Assist in product life‑cycle analysis process for the Kanban/ERP and own all direct-material Kanban implementation and management.
• Maintain an assertive follow‑up system to ensure plant production schedule compliance.
• Own, teach, and manage the execution of Plan for Every Part (PFEP), Every Part Every Interval (EPEI), Optimizers, and other lean production planning tools.
• Understand impacts to MRP & ERP with any future system changes.
• Interface with Management, Supervision, Customer Service, Quality, Finance, Engineering, and Operations.
• Evaluate and suggest Make/Buy decisions.
• Negotiate MRO/Indirect material contracts and other major capital purchases.
• Work directly with the Operating Company Sourcing group on project implementation.
• May participate in Altra-wide global projects on an as‑needed basis.

• Ownership of inventory management utilizing a Kanban system.
• Strong negotiation skills, including a sound understanding of commercial, regulatory, and intellectual property elements of a contract.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology and its application.
• Strong problem‑solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees and managers, customers, and suppliers.
• Ability to partner with shop floor Supervision to execute continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field, or commensurate experience, required.
• Experience in Production Planning within a plant environment, required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Material Manager / Supervisor role, required.
• Experience with the Kanban process, preferred.
• Experience managing suppliers of raw steel, castings, and ball bearings, preferred.

Physical Demands – while performing the duties in this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.

Work Environment – the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

Salary Range: $115,000 – 130,000 USD. The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for all statewide locations across the United States. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensation comparison.

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