Material Control Manager

Powell Industries; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Powell Industries in North Canton, OH is seeking a materials and inventory leader to oversee inventory control, procurement, and logistics. You will drive cost reductions, lead a team, implement continuous improvement, and coordinate with internal auditors.

Responsibilities include managing inventory levels, leading multi-location operations, implementing MRP/ERP systems, and developing storage strategies for make/buy materials. Strong leadership and analytical skills required.

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

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 best 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 communications and direct accountability.
• Deliver world-class delivery, inventory performance with focus on quality, on-time delivery and competitive costs.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 for all internal discrete jobs sent out for machine work oplating
• 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 and implement negotiation strategies for logistic services; including inbound and outbound transportation, warehousing, crating/packaging, freight bill auditing

Skills

Negotiation skills

MRP/ERP systems

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Leadership skills

Education

BS degree in technical field

5+ years related experience

Tools

ISO 9000 quality system

Oracle MRP systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

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.