Materials Manager

Creation Technologies; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Creation Technologies in Milwaukee seeks a Materials Manager to oversee inventory control and warehouse operations, driving efficiency and customer satisfaction. You will develop systems, supervise staff, and coordinate cross-functional projects to meet company goals.

Responsibilities include cycle counts, maximizing inventory accuracy, reviewing invoices with Finance, and mentoring the Materials team while leading process improvements. APICS CPIM certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in warehouse/inventory management.
• 5 years' experience leading hourly teams or equivalent experience/training.
• University or college degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalency.
• Strong working knowledge in MS Office Suite (Advanced Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Advanced English business communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to schedule and conduct meaningful meetings.
• Strong customer service focus (both internal and external).
• Must be very detailed oriented/organizational skills.
• APICS CPIM Certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the warehouse operates with maximum efficiency with customer satisfaction being the main objective.
• Supervise, organize, direct, and train materials employees by establishing, monitoring and managing operational objectives.
• Manages and monitors inventory transaction processes to ensure inventory accuracy and timeliness to company policies.
• Determine proper storage methods, identification, and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facilities.
• Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.
• Develop warehouse operations systems determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory management, inbound and shipping processes.
• Coordinate and monitor the receipt, storage, movement, and shipment of goods.
• Coordinate the generation of cycle count and physical inventory sheets and maintain accuracy of the inventory count.
• Audit receiving, shipping, material handling processes and procedures, shipments, receipts, etc.
• Lead cross-functional projects, process improvements and continuous improvement events to improve the performance of the Materials team.

Skills

Warehouse mgmt

Inventory mgmt

Leadership

Advanced Excel

VLOOKUP

PivotTables

English comms

Customer service

Scheduling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.The Materials Manager is responsible for all aspects of inventory management and warehouse operations to ensure maximum efficiency and customer satisfaction. They develop and implement warehouse operations systems, maintain accurate stock control systems, and manage inventory transaction processes. They are responsible for setting and driving strategy, reviewing workflow and staffing requirements, and assessing departmental performance. Through coaching, training, and evaluation, they motivate and manage the Materials team to meet company goals and policies. The Materials Manager also leads cross-functional projects, produces reports on inventory and warehouse status, and provides guidance and training to personnel while anticipating and resolving potential issues.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to:Ensure that the warehouse operates with maximum efficiency with customer satisfaction being the main objectiveSupervise, organize, direct, and train materials employees by establishing, monitoring and managing operational objectivesManages and monitors inventory transaction processes to ensure inventory accuracy and timeliness to company policiesDetermine proper storage methods, identification, and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facilitiesVerify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errorsDevelop warehouse operations systems determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory management, inbound and shipping processesCoordinate and monitor the receipt, storage, movement, and shipment of goodsCoordinate the generation of cycle count and physical inventory sheets and is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the inventory countManage recycling and inventory disposal per Creation Technologies’ policyAssist Finance and Procurement staff by reviewing and analyzing invoices as neededInspect material handling equipment, tools, and machinery regularly and monitor general maintenance as neededMaintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulationsDirectly manage employees including approve timecards and personal time off, performance evaluation, career progression planning, and employee recognitionMotivate, organize, and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity goals are met or exceededSets and drives strategyReview and prepare workflow, staffing and space requirements, equipment design, and action plans, while ensuring productivity, quality, and customer service standards are metAssess departmental performance in areas assigned, identify problems, develop and present effective solutionsCoach, manage, and evaluate performance of materials team personnel to meet company goals and policies including career progression and cross-functional skill developmentDemonstrates flexibility in developing systems that can be adapted to individual projects due to the nature and scope of work of Creation Technologies projects with varying quality assurance and documentation requirementsProvides feedback to their leadership on resources and training needs; proposes and implements solutionsAudit receiving, shipping, material handling processes and procedures, shipments, receipts, etc.Coordinate and support the implementation of training, procedural documentation updates, and process improvementsLead cross-functional projects, process improvements and continuous improvement events to improve the performance of the Materials teamProduce statistical and information reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis regarding inventory and warehouse status including establishing metrics and targetsProvides guidance, training, and priorities to personnel in their daily work while working with them to resolve issues and anticipating potential problemsParticipates in global policy changes and continuous process improvements and initiativesUpdates policies and training materials as neededOther duties and responsibilities as assignedQUALIFICATIONS:Required5 years' experience in warehouse/inventory management, physical inventory practices and procedures5 years' experience with leading hourly teams or equivalent experience/trainingUniversity or college degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experienceHigh School diploma, GED, or equivalencyStrong working knowledge in MS Office Suite (Advanced Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) to create, edit, and maintain documentsExperience in setting up MS Excel functions including creating and editing formulas, VLOOKUP, and PivotTablesAdvanced English business communications skills, both written and verbalAbility to schedule and conduct meaningful meetingsStrong customer service focus (both internal and external)Must be very detailed oriented/organizational skillsBe flexible, adaptable, able and willing to modify activities and direction with a dynamic business environmentAbility to manage and support staffing of a multi-shift operationProactive and with a sense of urgencyPreferredExperience managing inventory in the electronics industryAPICS CPIM CertificationIf you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you require any accommodations to complete the application process or need the job posting in an alternative format, please email [e-mail]. You will be connected with our Talent Acquisition team.If you are contacted regarding the position, please inform our Talent Acquisition team of any accommodations you may need during the recruiting process. All information related to accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.