Materials Manager

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Kimball Electronics Jaspertime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 9 Days Agojob requisition :
R2026104
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*** 1.*
* ** Position Overview
** The Materials Manager will report to the General Manager.  The position will manage the areas of Materials Quote / Sourcing, Purchasing, Demand Planning, Logistics, Materials Flow and Inventory Control.
** Quick Summary
** The Materials Manager is responsible for the strategic direction, continuous improvement, and overall metric performance of the areas under his/her supervision. This includes Materials Quote/Sourcing, Purchasing, Demand Planning, Logistics, Materials Flow and Inventory Control.  The goal is to maximize material availability for production with the lowest possible total cost to support our excellent customer satisfaction.
** Basic Background Requirements
** This position will require
* Knowledge of shop floor control and ERP systems
* Knowledge of logistics and supply chain
* Familiar with business and manufacturing processes
* Knowledge of lean concepts
* Ability to motivate and develop their direct reports
* The ability to work with all levels of the organization (Operators, engineers, leadership)
* A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
* CPIM certification a plus
** 2.*
* ** Key Performance Objectives
** Short Term: (0 to 3 months)
* Learn our current processes and procedures
* Become familiar with our production facility and customers
* Achieve Yellow Belt Certification in KEJ’s Continuous Improvement Program Longer Term: (3+ months)
* Create a good working relationship with each of our suppliers and our customers
* Partner with our business management team to work on supply chain strategies to increase our new business win percentages
* Develop a plan for improvements that would improve Operational Excellence metrics that include reducing inventory value on hand (PDSOH), reducing material purchase price (PPV), reducing freight costs, and improving on time delivery to the Customer (OTD).
* Work with the Materials teams to identify and implement opportunities for improvement
* Develop relationship with Global Supply Chain team to further improve our performance
* Achieve Green Belt Certification in KEJ’s Continuous Improvement Program
* We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
* * We will consider for employment qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law (including, for example, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in San Francisco).
** We share the organization's vision and goals, and acknowledge that achieving them is only possible with the dedication and skills of our employees.
* We demonstrate confidence in employees' ability to make positive contributions beyond their day-to-day job duties.
* We create very specific opportunities for worker involvement, but also make it clear that input is welcome at any time.
* We provide training to help employees develop, present and carry out their ideas.
* We coach managers to facilitate rather than instruct, and hold them accountable for encouraging and supporting improvement and innovation within their department.
* We empower workers to implement small-scale changes on their own, and keep them apprised of the status of those requiring management approval.
* We recognize employees not only for their achievements, but also their efforts.
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