Material Control Manager

Powell Industries, Inc.; Kentucky; Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Powell Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced Inventory/Materials Leader to optimize inventory metrics, lead a department team, and drive cost reductions across multiple sites. You will develop strategic plans, manage cycle counts, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining quality and reliability.

The role requires strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills, with experience in MRP/ERP systems and ISO standards. Extensive collaboration with auditors and suppliers is expected.

Qualifikationen

• BS degree in technical field or 5+ years related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Strong materials management background required.
• Must have demonstrated track record of cost reductions.
• Must demonstrate good management skills and be capable of staffing Materials organization with strong players.

Aufgaben

• Identify, implement and track critical metrics for inventory with pointed reaction points.
• Investigate and solve problems through root cause analysis from cycle counting.
• Explore for new materials, suppliers, and processes to improve quality, reliability, prices, and delivery.
• Maintain awareness of materials and warehousing capacity and constraints.
• Lead department associates to ensure efficient operation and direct accountability.
• Deliver world-class delivery and inventory performance focusing on quality, on-time delivery and costs.
• Develop annual business and tactical plans with department objectives.
• Interview applicants and train new department employees.
• Oversee annual performance and ongoing performance management.
• Recommend corrective actions in line with quality audits.
• Support Critical Success Factors of the business as directed by the manager.
• Oversee the receiving and materials department.
• Manage inventory levels, accuracy, and integrity.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Lead Excess and Obsolete Inventory reductions using root cause analysis.
• Manage inventory operations across multiple locations.
• Oversee Outside Processing routing for internal jobs.
• Develop storage plan strategy for make/buy and issued materials and products.
• Lead ongoing cost reduction and continuous improvement programs.
• Develop and execute logistics sourcing strategies and negotiation strategies for inbound/outbound transportation and warehousing.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

BS degree in technical field

5+ years related experience

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

MS Office Suite

Oracle MRP systems

Jobbeschreibung

Essential Responsibilities

• Identify, implement and track critical metrics for inventory with reaction points clearly identified


• Investigates and solves problems through root cause analysis resulting from cycle counting


• Responsible for continuing programs of exploration for new materials, suppliers, and processes to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity and delivery.


• Keeps abreast of materials and warehousing capacity and constraints


• Manage department associates to create a team-based environment, with open/candid communications and direct accountability to ensure the departments operate at a very efficient level.


• Deliver world-class delivery, inventory performance with a focus on quality, on-time delivery and competitive costs.


• As part of the leadership team, develop the annual business plan/tactical plan and ensure all department objectives are achieved as set in the plan.


• Interview applicants for the department in accordance to applicable laws. Train new employees in the department.


• Oversee and manage annual performance and ongoing performance management within the department.


• Recommend and take corrective action in compliance with quality audits, issues, etc.


• Support the Critical Success Factors of the business as directed by the manager.


• Oversee and monitor the receiving and materials department.


• Manage Inventory levels, inventory accuracy, and integrity.


• Perform other related duties as assigned


• Leading Excess and Obsolete Inventory process/material, using root cause analysis to minimize effect on the company


• Manage inventory operations at multiple locations


• Oversee Outside Processing routing step for all internal discrete jobs sent out for machine work oplating


• Support the division by being the liaison between the company and auditors (Internal or External)


• Develop storage plan strategy for make/buy and free issued materials and products


• Provide leadership in on-going cost reduction and continuous improvement programs.


• Develop, implement and execute logistics sourcing strategies, practices and procedures in alignment with business unit leaders.


• Develop and implement negotiation strategies for logistic services; including, but not limited to all types of inbound and outbound transportation, warehousing, crating/packaging, freight bill auditing

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in technical field; or 5 + years related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience break down supply chain base.


• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in a leadership role.


• Strong materials management background required.


• Must have demonstrated track record of cost reductions.


• Must demonstrate good management skills and be capable of evaluating and staffing Materials organization with strong players

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

• Good negotiation skills.


• Experience with ISO 9000 quality system requirements.


• Understand how to utilize MRP/ERP systems.


• Ability to develop a system to eliminate material line shortages and multiple schedule changes.


• Ability to manage inventory levels and increase inventory turns.


• Effective use of MS Office Suite.


• Six Sigma experience; green or black belt certification a plus.


• Knowledge of Oracle MRP systems a plus.


• Must be able to work extended hours when required.


• Understanding of financial impact of effective inventory management.


• Strong analytical skills.


• Good oral and written communication skills.


• Good organization skills.


• Must be responsible and dependable.


• Strong interpersonal skills.


• Must have demonstrated excellent leadership skills.

More Information

This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.