Material Manager

The Greenbrier Companies

Red Oak (IA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

The Greenbrier Companies is seeking a Material Manager in Iowa to procure and control inventory, ensuring proper storage/handling procedures and minimizing variances. This role collaborates with Production, Quality Assurance, Customer Service, and external vendors to maintain efficient material flow and cost control.

The position requires experience in railcar repair/parts, familiarity with inventory systems, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications describe practical experience with railcar repair and parts
Familiarity with supply chain and inventory management systems
Ability to drive results through information and team performance
Strong written and verbal communication across all levels
Excellent organization and attention to detail
Proficient with MS Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)

Responsibilities

Define efficient procedures for sourcing, procuring, and controlling inventory material for shop operations
Direct purchasing by developing corporate procedures and training personnel
Identify and minimize idle/obsolete inventory and supervise disposition
Maintain procurement and receiving operations with verification of shipments, costs, and quality
Maintain the part numbering system and update the outline as needed
Plan and execute annual physical inventory with Plant Manager and Controller

Skills

Railcar repair experience

Supply chain & inventory systems

MS Office proficiency (Outlook/Teams/W

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

DAX

Job description

At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters.The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization.We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.

Summary

The Material Manager procures and controls inventory levels and costs, ensures proper procedures for material storage/handling, and that inventory controls are performed to minimize inventory variances. This position will work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Customer Service, and external vendors. The Material Manager ensures minimum production constraints related to insufficient supply of material while driving efficient inventory turnover and minimizing holding costs.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

Defines efficient procedures for sourcing, procuring, and controlling all inventory material for shop operations by reviewing production requirements, identifying critical material, and monitoring and adjusting existing inventory levels
Directs the purchasing function by developing corporate procurement procedures, training personnel, and updating procedures when greater efficiencies can be achieved
Identifies and minimizes idle/obsolete inventory and supervises disposition through buyback, internal transfers, sale to affiliate, external sale, or scrap
Maintains procurement and receiving operations, by designing forms and systems, ensuring verification of incoming shipments, costs, delivery, and product quality
Maintains the part numbering system by assigning numbers and updating the outline as needed
Plans and executes annual physical inventory in conjunction with Plant Manager and Controller.

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in railcar repair and parts
Familiar with supply chain and inventory management systems
Ability to drive results through information and team performance
Ability to collaborate and communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, at all levels of the organization
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail
Proficient with standard desktop Microsoft applications including but not limited to, Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to reason, make decisions and exercise independent judgment in various situations
Ability to solve problems through an analytical approach
Experience or use of DAX for inventory management functions

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

With the exception of clerical, administrative, and some management positions, which require indoor work, the physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid and dusty conditions. Employees are required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate.

Physical Activities and Requirements

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures