Materials Manager

Spirax Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical process heating solutions is seeking a Materials Manager to optimize supply chain efficiency and lead the materials management team. The role involves developing sourcing strategies, ensuring inventory accuracy, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet production demands. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and extensive management experience in materials and sourcing.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of management experience in materials and sourcing.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the materials management team.
• Implement purchasing processes and inventory control systems.
• Negotiate supply agreements and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MS Dynamics 365

Job description

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

Durex Industries has over 40 years' expertise in the thermal control business. A trusted custom thermal solutions supplier and engineering design partner for customers across a range of industry sectors, it also offers engineering, manufacturing, testing, and laboratory and quality assurance services.

Durex serves businesses in sectors including process industries, life sciences, plastics processing, food and packaging, aerospace, defense, and security. Its innovative bespoke solutions include retrofitting heating elements to prevent outdoor beverage dispensers from failing in low temperatures and custom-made circulation heaters to heat fuel in large ship engines.

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers 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. Your focus will be on optimizing supply chain efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring timely delivery of materials to support production schedules and meet Durex customer requirements. You will lead the accuracy of all inventories, including transactions, procurement costs, and the warehouse team.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop the materials management team to enhance their skills and performance.
• Develop, implement, and manage a fully integrated purchasing process that includes make versus buy analysis, capacity planning, demand purchases through MRP, inventory, material, and associated costs.
• Perform analysis of material requirements with forecasts and historical usage to develop material acquisition plans that meet customer demand.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to develop the most economical strategies supporting production planning and customer demand.
• Establish and implement methods and best practices related to systems and processes supporting inventory forecasting, purchasing, and material control.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize supply chain operations in areas such as raw materials, purchased finished goods, and MRO supplies.
• Identify, develop, and manage relationships with suppliers to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Establish and manage systems to evaluate and report supplier performance through scorecards.
• Coordinate with quality, engineering, demand planning, and assembly to ensure on-time delivery and address issues proactively.
• Ensure inventory accuracy by implementing and managing inventory control systems with the accounting department.
• Participate as a team member in cross-functional operations decisions and quality issue resolutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to achieve cost reduction targets.
• Create an environment aligned with company culture of respect, integrity, and teamwork.
• Perform various projects and analyses as required.
• Ensure inventory KPIs, such as inventory turns, are met.
• Negotiate supply agreements to secure the best prices and lead times.
• Provide reports on inventory, usage, and supplier performance.
• Supervise procurement, warehouse, and inventory analysis teams.
• Monitor purchase price variances and control costs.
• Establish and review minimum and maximum inventory levels for critical materials.
• Develop and lead a cycle count program and oversee annual physical inventories.

Our Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive management experience in materials and sourcing within an engineer-to-order and manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems; MS Dynamics 365 experience is a plus.
• Excellent judgment, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Leadership skills that motivate and create a respectful, collaborative work environment.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, adaptable, and flexible.
• Effective communication skills in professional settings.
• 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 - $135,000 per year, plus a 10% bonus.