Materials Manager

Hunt Electric Corporation; Hudson (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Hudson is seeking a Materials Management professional to oversee scheduling, inventory, and logistics. This role involves collaboration with production teams, managing warehouse operations, and ensuring efficiency in supply chain processes. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in operations planning, contributing to a dynamic and employee-owned culture.

Benefits

100% Paid Insurance

Flex Spending/Health Savings Account

Hybrid Work Structure

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Discretionary Profit Sharing

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

In-House Learning & Development

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in sales, inventory, and operation planning.
• At least 3 years leading warehouse, shipping, and receiving departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage materials management functions including scheduling, inventory, and logistics.
• Develop and lead Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning cycle.

Skills

Leadership

Statistical Tools

Excel

PPT

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Materials or Supply Chain

Job description

Baer Manufacturing is division of Hunt Electric Corporation that provides prefabrication services for our existing construction projects. As a division of Hunt Electric – Baer Manufacturing’s prefabrication production sets the standard producing industry-leading work. This provides a safer environment for assembly of electrical components, aims at saving time in the construction schedule, and yields a higher quality installation at a reduced cost to the project. Discover opportunities for growth and success with Baer Manufacturing. We are committed to attracting and retaining top talent, join our team today. We want our employees to have a future with a healthy work/life balance helping you reach the potential to be your best self. Hunt Electric is 100% employee owned and connected by our core values providing the perfect blend of big-company stability, resources, and opportunities, with the tight-knit team culture, creative spirit, and customer loyalty of a local business.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working under the direction of the Operations Manager, this role is responsible for the Materials Management functions at Baer Manufacturing, including but not limited to scheduling processes, inventory management, packaging, transportation, and warehouse, with the objective of accomplishing production programs through optimum productivity and efficiency. This role will have direct line responsibilities for warehouse, shipping/logistics, master scheduling, and individual planners.

• Works with Master Scheduling and manufacturing and is responsible for collaborating with Production Managers to develop shop loads, manpower, and capacity requirements to increase part flow and decrease lead-times and inventory.
• Manages the activities related to establishing MRP schedules, including ordering procedures, lead-times, and level loading. Ensures the timely incorporation of engineering changes that affect ordering, scheduling, and inventory levels. Drives improvements of master data accuracy.
• Serves as the site inventory leader and drives ERP strategies to enable efficient use of cash. Define and implement proper inventory controls to drive higher inventory accuracy in $’s and lines. Partners with Supply Chain and Procurement to ensure action messages are being executed. Develops and implements process for conducting lead time assessments.
• Ensures the integration of new business with no negative impact to the customer.
• Develops and lead Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning cycle by defining and executing a robust process to drive supply and demand balance aligned to meet and support financial commitments for sales, cash, and on time delivery. Lead implementation and execution of inventory planning in line with SIOP including inventory predictions/modeling.
• Manages packaging, transportation and shipping/receiving operations. Ensures all parts are packed to customer’s requirements. Ensure timely movement of product, materials and services. Select carriers and coordinate with carrier and transportation services to ensure pre-audit of freight bills, adequate preparation and negotiation of claims and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinate development and maintenance of automated systems and reports that provide improvements to the various elements of the materials management function. Engages supply chain to reduce “on the shelf” inventory levels.
• Interview, hire, train, evaluate performance, and discipline subordinate employees, as necessary or required. Provides leadership with emphasis on teambuilding through effective communications. Develops an efficient organization structure that is responsive to program requirements and change.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Materials or Supply Chain or related field
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in sales, inventory, and operation planning
• At least 3 years of previous experience leading warehouse, shipping, and receiving departments.
• Superb leadership skills. Leading large organizations and functional teams
• Ability to work among cross functional and matrix organizations
• Ability to use statistical tools to guide decision making
• Strong Excel and PPT Skills
• Ability to present to Executive Level leaders
• Lean leadership skills are a plus
• Exemplifies the culture, core purpose, BHAG, and core values of the organization

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This job operates in a manufacturing setting.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) per warehouse requirements, including but not limited to, hard toe work boots, safety glasses, gloves and, high visibility vest.
• This role occasionally uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, filing cabinets, photocopiers and fax machines.
• Employees are frequently required to sit, stand, and occasionally required to bend, kneel, reach, stoop, or crouch.
• This position may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

COMPENSATION & CULTURE

• 100% Paid Insurance:Our health, dental, and vision plans are 100% employer paid. That's right—ZERO out of your pocket for premiums! Plus, you get to choose between a PPO or an HDHP plan to best fit your needs.
• Want to Opt-Out? No problem! If you decide to opt out of our insurance plans, you’ll receive a cash benefit instead.
• Flex Spending/Health Savings Account (HSA): To use for qualified healthcare and childcare expenses.
• Convenient and FREE in-person and telehealth -health services, including mental health, for those on our health care plans in covered areas.
• Hybrid Work Structure:We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule for many positions, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.
• Paid Time Off:We offer a generous vacation plan, starting at 3 weeks, plus sick time and 8 paid holidays, ensuring you can relax and recharge.
• 401(k) Match:We'll match 25% of the first 6% of your income that you contribute to your 401(k).
• Annual Discretionary Bonus:Employees enjoy an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance and individual contributions.
• Discretionary Profit Sharing:It’s common to see a deposit comparable to 10% of your annual compensation in your retirement account each year.
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan):As you work, you earn stock in the company, turning your efforts into ownership. All eligible employees receive ESOP allocations proportional to their eligible earnings. This makes you not just an employee, but an employee owner.
• Good Business, Good People:The commitment to the community and volunteering comes right from the people at Hunt and it really shows the heart behind our company. We give our employees plenty of opportunities to get involved with something they are passionate about. Whether they're pedaling for a cure, teaming up to ease childhood hunger, or participating in our donation match program - they've got our full support.
• In-House Learning & Development:We believe in supporting goals that you set for yourself by offering opportunities for skill enhancement and career pathing creating an environment where employees can thrive.
• Employee Resource Groups:We provide a platform for employees to come together based on shared interest, backgrounds, or identities fostering a sense of community and belonging in the workplace. Some of these groups include Women in the Workplace, LGBTQIA+, Remote Workers, and Mental Health and People with Disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.