Materials Manager

Arcosa; Steele (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is hiring a Materials Manager for our Gadsden, AL plant. You will lead planning, scheduling, purchasing, and receiving to execute the materials plan and support production goals.

In this role you will manage a team, develop supplier relationships, and ensure accurate inventory control, cycle counts, and timely material disposition. APICS certification is a plus and strong leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook).
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints, drawings or technical material.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail; highly organized and process driven.
• APICS certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule to meet production/customer demand.
• Fulfill, monitor and set safety stock levels to meet delivery targets and inventory reduction goals.
• Oversee procurement activities to fulfill production demand.
• Coordinate inbound logistics and cost-saving efforts.
• Direct receiving, put-away, and material handling processes.
• Directly supervise raw materials planning, scheduling, purchasing, and receiving functions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is currently looking to hire a Materials Manager in our Gadsden, AL plant. In this role, the Materials Manager is responsible for executing the materials plan through strategic supplier relationships and a team of direct reports.

Meyer Utility Structures is a proud subsidiary of the infrastructure company, Arcosa, Inc. We commit to and pride ourselves on providing reliable structures, superior service, and product solutions. Meyer Utility Structures is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete, lattice, and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications.

What You’ll Do:

Planning/Scheduling:

• Effectively plan and schedule to meet production/customer demand
• Fulfill, monitor and set safety stock levels to meet delivery targets and inventory reduction goals
• Oversee fulfillment/expediting of inter-company requirements
• Oversee creation/distribution and maintenance of adequate work orders
• Ensure all materials are available for successful execution on shop floor

Purchasing:

• Oversee all daily procurement activities needed to fulfill production demand
• Maintain sufficient raw material stocking levels to protect production and customer schedules
• Establish and enforce procedures to ensure proper recording, storage and tracking
• Oversee MRO/expense procurement
• Work with suppliers concerning forecasted needs/supply pipeline integrity
• Responsible for cycle count program fulfillment
• Effective material disposition of obsolete and slow-moving material
• Responsible for control of all appropriate transactional integrity, procedures and policies
• Plan and lead the execution of semi-annual physical inventory

Logistics:

• Oversee ordering and receipt of shipments in compliance with all regulations
• Coordinate deliveries and cost saving efforts
• Effective communication/scheduling of inbound with logistics providers

Receiving:

• Responsible for directing receiving personnel and function
• Ensure all delivery receipts and put away processes are being executed accurately and timely
• Ensure that all picking is competed and accurately entered

Supervisory and Managerial Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise raw materials planning, scheduling of, purchasing, and receiving functions
• Collaborate with Customer Service and Planning/Scheduling to improve manufacturing flow
• Collaborate and ensure alignment with the Director of Supply Chain for TRMS corporate

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or other related discipline
• 7+ years of successful supervisory experience
• Excellent leadership skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word and Outlook
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints, drawings, or other technical material
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well in a team-based environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Highly organized and process driven
• Dedicated to the pursuit of continuous improvement
• APICS certification is a plus

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