Materials Manager

Spirax-Sarco Engineering; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Materials Manager to lead materials management processes and enhance supply chain efficiency. This pivotal role involves optimizing inventory control, developing sourcing strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer demands. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in materials management within an engineering environment and a proven ability to drive continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking company that values respect, integrity, and teamwork, and make a significant impact on operational success.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in materials management within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the materials management team for optimal performance.
• Implement purchasing processes and manage supplier relationships effectively.

Skills

Materials Management

Supply Chain Optimization

ERP/MRP Systems

Analytical Problem Solving

Lean and Continuous Improvement

Education

BS degree in Supply Chain Management

Business Administration

Tools

MS Dynamics 365

Job description

Materials Manager

Composed of Chromalox,Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical ThermalSolutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating andtemperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems,heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.

Durex Industries hasover 40 years’ expertise in the thermal control business. A trusted customthermal solutions supplier and engineering design partner for customers acrossa range of industry sectors, it also offers engineering, manufacturing, testingand laboratory and quality assurance services.

Durex servesbusinesses in sectors including process industries, life sciences, plasticsprocessing, food and packaging, aerospace, defense, and security. Itsinnovative bespoke solutions – such as retrofitting heating elements to preventoutdoor beverage dispensers from failing in low temperatures and custom-madecirculation heaters to heat fuel in large ship engines.

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to ourcustomers and the world!

The Role:

As the Materials Manager, you will be responsible for the success of all aspects of the materials management process and the team. Focusing on optimizing supply chain efficiency, reducing costs and ensuring timely delivery of materials to support the production schedules to meet Durex customer requirements. The Materials Manager will lead the accuracy of all inventories, including transactions, procurement cost and the warehouse team.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead, train and develop the materials management team to enhance their skills and performance.
• Develop, implement, and manage fully integrated purchasing process that incorporates make versus buy, capacity planning, demand purchases through MRP, inventory, material, and associated cost elements.
• Perform analysis of material requirements with forecasts and historical usage to develop material acquisition plans sufficient to execute to customer demand requirements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional business teams to develop the best economic strategy to support production planning and meet customer demand.
• Establish and implement methods and best practices related to systems and processes that support inventory forecasting, purchasing, and material control.
• Develop and implement a sourcing strategy to optimize supply chain operations in the areas of:
• Raw materials
• Purchased Finished Goods
• MRO Supplies
• Identify, develop, and manage effective relationships with existing and potential suppliers of goods and services to meet the established cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Establish, implement, and manage system to evaluate, monitor, and report supplier scorecard performance.
• Coordinate and work with quality, engineering, demand planning, and assembly operations to ensure adherence to on-time delivery metrics by establishing and monitoring vendor performance and proactively identify and address any issues.
• Responsible for accuracy of inventory counts by implementing and managing, in conjunction with accounting, an inventory control system, capable of identifying inaccuracies and taking adequate corrective actions to rectify.
• Participates as an active team member of the operations team in making cross-functional operations decisions.
• Participates in MRB and CAR meetings to resolve quality issues working with both internal and external sources.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality to achieve cost reduction targets.
• Create an environment for all reporting staff that is aligned with established company culture or respect, integrity, and teamwork.
• Performs various projects and analysis as required on an ad hoc basis
• Ensure Durex is attaining the required KPI for inventory turns.
• Negotiates supply agreements, best price position and lowest lead times suppliers.
• Provides reports on inventory positions, usage and supplier ratings.
• Supervises procurement team, warehouse team and inventory analysts.
• Ensure purchase price variance (PPV) is monitored and kept in control.
• Ensure that critical raw material and components have established minimum and maximum inventory levels that are reviewed on a regular basis.
• Develop, lead and implement a cycle count program.
• Lead the Durex annual physical inventory.

Our Requirements:

• BS degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years progressive experience in management of materials and sourcing within an engineer to order business and manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and their use in a manufacturing environment. MS Dynamics 365 a plus.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment with a high level of critical thinking and analytical problem solving skills.
• Leads by example and motivates people so as to create a respectful, challenging, empowering, and collaborative working environment.
• Self-motivated, driven, flexible and adaptable to complete assigned tasks; results driven.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional business environment verbally, electronically and written.
• Lean and Continuous Improvement mindset
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, both now and in the future.

Pay Range:$120,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year, plus 10%bonus identified for the area