Job DescriptionATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.As a member of the plant leadership team, the Materials Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations within the materials group related to the planning, procurement, and inventory control of the facility in order to meet demand requirements and ensure a premier customer experience.Responsibilities Promote a safety-first workplace, encouraging the identification of opportunities for improvement related to process and/or equipment. Regularly reviews capacity data and develops plans, including identification of materials for outsourcing and insourcing, with the Operations Team to address capacity issues Collaborates within the Supply Chain to resolve material shortages and level load production to achieve feasible production schedules Manages the identification of issues and opportunities related to MRP settings to ensure that the proper quantities of raw material and component stock are available to meet customer demand Ensures inventory objectives are achieved through collaboration with the Supply Chain Teams. Proactively reviews inventory restrictions to limit excess and obsolete product. Provides leadership and development to the Materials team including MRP Controllers, MRO Buyer and Distribution Manager Manages Aged WIP and support the movement of MRB material Drives continuous improvements to current Materials Planning and other related business processes Ownership of all Materials related reporting and metrics Provides Materials expertise for all new products introduced to the Dayton facility Champion the tenets of Lean manufacturing including the reduction of waste and streamlining, and employee engagementAdditional Qualifications/ResponsibilitiesCompetencies Required Proficient with the use of MRP tools and methodologies Strong Customer Focus Ability to manage multiple, fluid priorities and proactively address business demands in a fast-paced environment Strong organizational and planning skills and the demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects Excellent communication skills to effectively act as a liaison between the facility and other functions Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems with limited information Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on ExcelPreferred Demonstrated knowledge of SAP ERP system Proven record of leading Process Improvement activities Training in LEAN/Green Belt/Six Sigma processesWork ExperienceRequired At least 5 years' experience in Purchasing, Operations, Supply Chain or Materials Experience in Inventory Management and Capacity Management processes and tools Experience in a leadership roleEducationRequired Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field and 10 years of related experiencePreferred Master's Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Business and/or FinanceCertificationsPreferred Certification by ISM and/or APICS in Purchasing or Materials Management
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