Materials Manager

Sun Chemical Corporation; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company is seeking a Material Manager in Cincinnati, Ohio. The role involves overseeing inventory management, vendor negotiations, and production planning. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in supply chain and inventory logistics. This position offers competitive benefits including paid time off and medical insurance.

Benefits

Merit increases

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in inventory and logistics.
• Proven ability to manage production schedules efficiently.
• Familiarity with DOT standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate inventory to meet production needs.
• Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships.
• Implement ISO Standard and JSox for compliance.

Skills

Inventory management

Negotiation skills

Production planning

Cost analysis

Risk management

SAP proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification

Tools

SAP

Inventory management software

Job description

Position Overview

The Material Manager is responsible for inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels to meet production demands while minimizing excess inventory. Negotiate various contracts, evaluating vendors and maintaining strong supplier relationships. Forecasting material needs and ensuring timely purchasing to avoid production delays. Manage budgets and optimize purchasing strategies to reduce costs. Ensure materials meet company standards and address any supply chain issues. Coordinate effective and efficient production planning to meet monthly/annual production plan. Provide safety leadership to direct reports ensuring compliance with OSHA standards.

Key List of Expected Duties and Skills

• Ensure adequate raw material, work in process and finish good inventory to prevent shortage or excess inventories
• Negotiate various contracts, evaluating vendors and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Manage and oversee all facets of daily production scheduling for efficient planning while minimizing interruptions
• Manage the transportation and scheduling of materials to align with customer and production needs
• Analyze market trends to reduce expenses while maintaining efficiency
• Supervise and mentor direct reports for efficient planning
• Implement and support site safety initiatives for compliance with OSHA and DOT regulations
• Maintain accurate SAP record keeping and address deviations
• Manage internal warehouses and inventory of all work in process, raw materials and finished goods for accurate inventory. Manage annual physical inventory.
• Manage all aspects of ISO Standard and JSox for compliance

Required Experience and Education

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree inSupply Chain Management,Chemistry,Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
• Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience in production planning, procurement, inventory and logistics of work in process, raw materials and finished goods- through use of SAP.
• Ability to manage production schedules to ensure consistent production flow, cost efficiency and compliance with safety and environmental standards
• Proficient in SAP and inventory management software.
• Familiarity with DOT standards.
• Understanding of Risk Management -identifying vulnerabilities and creating contingency plans.
• Cost Analysis- tracking and controlling supply chain cost and addressing variances.

Benefits

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.