Materials Manager

ZipRecruiter; Medina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in materials management is looking for a Materials Manager in Medina, OH, to oversee planning and inventory management. The role involves improving inventory accuracy and managing a team to drive customer satisfaction and operational excellence. Candidates should have an academic degree and 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

401(k) with matching contribution

Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunity

Generous PTO and paid Holidays

$250 Lifestyle Reimbursement Account

Wellness program with various initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in materials planning and inventory management.
• APICS CPIM certification preferred.
• Proven track record in improving On-time Delivery and reducing inventory Days on Hand.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand planning and production schedules.
• Implement inventory management best practices.
• Oversee all day-to-day materials management processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Problem Solving

ERP Systems

Forecasting

Inventory Management

Microsoft Excel

Education

Academic Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Management

Tools

ERP systems

Business Intelligence

Scheduling Tools

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Title: Materials Manager

Location: Medina, OH (On-Site)

Salary: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00

Job Summary:

This position manages a team that is responsible for all activities related to materials planning and inventory management of the plant. This includes demand planning, master scheduling, production planning, buying/expediting, receiving, cycle counting and shipping as well as the sales inventory and operations planning (SIOP) process for the plant. The performance of this role is measured by improvements in Inventory Days on Hand, On time Delivery to the customer and Schedule Attainment.

The materials manager reports to the plant manager and works closely with peers in other functions such as operations, sourcing, customer service and sales to support the growth of the company through customer satisfaction and management of working capital.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Promote a safety-first workplace

• Manage all day-to-day processes and activities related to master scheduling, demand planning, production planning, buying/expediting, receiving, cycle counting and shipping

• Responsible for achieving inventory reduction objectives.

• Leads the implementation of materials planning and inventory management best practices.

• Responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy.

• Conducts daily, weekly and monthly review of key inventory reports that includes ageing inventory, system parameter compliance, parts/material shortages, negative-on-hand, inventory days-on-hand etc on an as needed basis.

• Maintain master data and parameters of all ERP materials planning and inventory management processes.

• Drive production schedule attainment in collaboration with the operations team.

• Root cause inventory discrepancies and implement preventive actions to achieve the target of inventory accuracy.

• Responsible for the execution and performance of the weekly master scheduling process.

• Responsible for the monthly SIOP process for the plant.

• Support item phase-ins or phase-outs from a supply chain perspective.

• Participate as a member in the global materials council that drives best practice standardization and Inventory Days on Hand reduction across all global manufacturing location within our organization.

• Drive career development and talent management within the plant materials team.

• Support the operational excellence roadmap and culture of the plant in a high energy team environment.

• Other duties as required.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Education & Qualifications:

• Academic Degree is required, with an emphasis on Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Management.

• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in materials planning and inventory management in an automotive or industrial manufacturing environment.

• APICS CPIM certification or similar is .

• High level of proficiency in materials planning and inventory management related technology such as ERP systems, Forecasting Software, Warehouse Management, Business Intelligence and Scheduling Tools in SAP, Oracle, QAD or similar systems.

• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel.

• Proven track record in improving On-time Delivery and reducing inventory Days on Hand.

• Ability to manage highly effective teams in a dynamic supply chain environment.

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills - both oral and written. Ability to effectively connect with varying levels in the organization.

• Comfortable working in a matrix organization.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for positions of 30 hours or more per week.

• Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution.

• Company provided Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Short-Term .

• Voluntary Life Insurance, Spousal Life, Child Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long-Term .

• 401(k) with matching contribution that is fully vested from day one.

• Generous amount of PTO, plus 14 paid Holidays.

• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunity.

• $250 in Lifestyle Reimbursement Account upon completion of annual physical.

• Wellness program with monthly themes, quarterly challenges, onsite flu shot clinics and biometric screenings.

• Clean and safe work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , , genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment and employment process for everyone

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