Materials Manager

Heraeus; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Materials Manager to oversee the effective planning and sourcing of materials. This role involves managing inventory, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery to support production. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a knack for negotiation, and a deep understanding of logistics and supplier management principles. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a collaborative work environment where your contributions can make a significant impact on various industries, including telecommunications and medical sectors.

Qualifications

• 5 years in Materials Management or 10 years related experience.
• Expertise in planning, purchasing, logistics, and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels and coordinate with suppliers.
• Ensure effective planning and flow of materials to support production.
• Facilitate communication among employees, customers, and vendors.

Skills

Materials Management

Planning

Purchasing

Logistics

Supplier Management

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Communication

SAP Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

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About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group, we help our customers stay one step ahead.

About Heraeus Covantics

We are one of the leading materials specialists in the production and processing of high-purity quartz glass and other high-quality materials such as ceramics and innovative composites. With a global team of over 2,000 employees and locations in Europe, the USA, and Asia, we specialize in manufacturing semi-finished products, complex system components, and customized solutions for various industries including information and telecommunications, medical, semiconductor, and optics.

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure effective planning, sourcing, and flow of materials to support production. Manage inventory, coordinate with suppliers, control costs, and ensure timely delivery to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently to meet business forecasts.

Your Role And Responsibilities

1. Establish and manage inventory levels, provide build-to-forecast plans, and handle obsolete materials.
2. Determine product needs, schedule production, and release products onto the shop floor, including capacity calculations.
3. Develop systems to improve warehouse operations, manage logistics, and minimize shipping costs.
4. Ensure integrity of SAP Master Data (Material Master, Work Centers, BOMs/Routers, MRP, Purchasing, Transactions).
5. Handle all personnel-related issues, including hiring, discipline, performance reviews, and terminations.
6. Facilitate effective communication among employees, customers, vendors, and management.
7. Monitor production order cycle times to meet turnover goals.
8. Execute material requisitions to support demands, reorder points, safety stock, and manually derived requirements.
9. Ensure adherence to Code of Conduct guidelines and educate employees on these guidelines.
10. Manage all aspects of scheduling production through the plant, including SIOP analysis.

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ experience in Materials Management or 10 years related work experience.
2. Demonstrated leadership aptitude.
3. Expertise in planning, purchasing, logistics, and supplier management principles and best practices.
4. Skilled negotiator and innovative problem solver, proficient at reducing costs and fulfilling cycle times.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting and facilitating team meetings.
6. Team player with high levels of professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm.
7. Ability to work cross-functionally and geographically at all organizational levels.
8. Positive attitude, strong work ethic, adherence to attendance policy, and sound judgment.
9. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
10. Proficiency in SAP; experience with SAP is highly desirable.

Additional Information

Join us for an innovation-driven work environment, global teamwork, and opportunities to participate in social and environmental responsibility. Apply now or visit us at jobs.heraeus.com.