Materials Manager

Job Summary:

The Materials Manager is responsible for managing inventory, implementing,
holding the organization accountable to and validating purchasing
procedures for raw materials and other supplies. The Materials managers
collaborate with the master scheduler to determine supply needs and finance
members to validate performance.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and continuously improve material management processes
across the full lifecycle, from receiving and warehousing through shop floor
support, shipping, and order closeout.

Lead and manage the annual physical inventory and ongoing cycle count
program to ensure inventory accuracy.

Maintain accurate inventory levels to support production schedules and
ensure on-time customer deliveries.

Interface with master scheduler, plant planners, and cross-functional teams
to coordinate customer order planning and shipment requirements.

Oversee and verify daily picking, staging, receiving, and shipping
activities to ensure compliance with established processes and procedures.

Serve as the primary point of contact for carriers and trucking companies,
coordinating transportation, and securing timely pickups.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent organizational skills and have a deep understanding of forecasting
and budgeting.

Strong problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in business, operations, or supply chain is required.

Three years' experience in a supervisory role.

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in
lieu of a degree.

Familiarity with ERP systems.

Experience with Infor a plus.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must
successfully perform. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Employees are regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to touch,
handle and feel objects, use tools or controls. The employee is occasionally
required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, and
twist. Push and Pull carts, pallet jacks, loaded or empty, and
safely operate a forklift.

Employees must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Charles
Industries weight rule: 35 lbs. and under can be lifted alone. 35 - 50
lbs. can be lifted by one person if they feel comfortable doing so. 50 lbs.
or more requires the employee to get assistance or use a lifting device.
(i.e. pallet jack, forklift, scissor table, buddy system).

Vision abilities required are close, peripheral and depth. Must have
the ability to recognize color.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential job functions.

Employees regularly work near moving, vibrating, mechanical equipment,
occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Exposed to minimal risk
of electrical shock. The noise level is moderate.