Materials Manager

SPIROL; Stow (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability Coverage

Immediate Paid Vacation

PTO and 11 Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

ESOP Pension with Guaranteed 3% Contribution

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Advancement Opportunities

15% Shift Premium

Job summary

SPIROL in Stow, Ohio, is seeking a Materials Manager responsible for purchasing, scheduling, and inventory planning to ensure customer satisfaction and efficient production. This leadership role involves managing the Procurement Team and developing strategic plans for raw materials.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in supply chain management. Benefits include medical insurance, paid vacation, 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in planning and scheduling.
• 5 years' experience in purchasing steel strip, sheet, and coil.
• 5 years' leadership experience driving performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of purchasing and production plans.
• Manage raw material purchases and negotiate contracts.
• Plan and manage inventory levels with customer service.

Skills

Purchasing negotiation

Planning and scheduling

Leadership

Technical acumen

MRP and ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Mgmt, Business, or Engineering

Job description

SIGN ON BONUS - $5,000. The Materials Manager is responsible for purchasing, scheduling, and inventory planning of the manufacturing site to achieve customer satisfaction, along with efficient production output and inventory objectives. The role is key in capacity planning and constraint management, balancing inventory levels and customer service. In addition, this position is responsible for leading the Procurement Team and developing strategic procurement plans for raw materials, supplies, and outside processes/services. The Materials Manager is responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy, achieving assigned KPIs, and ensuring the smooth allocation of production meeting the customer deadlines both internal and external.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the purchasing and production plans annually regarding finished goods/raw materials and outside work
• Liaison with Operations Management with regard to machine loading and capacity constraints
• Provide order fulfillment and order creation support regarding work order delivery dates and communication to the end customer
• Manage raw material purchases, negotiating long-term material contracts with approved suppliers
• Recommend new suppliers of raw materials and survey their capabilities as an approved supplier
• Plan and manage inventory levels, liaising with customer service and operations personnel
• Recommend and implement new methods/processes to reduce cost across the supply chain
• Update and present the plant information data for scrap, expenditure, stock adjustments, OTFG, OTD, material variances, hold value, ensuring detailed analysis is in place
• Lead cross-functional teams in root cause analysis on poor performing KPIs
• Scrap analysis and system control from internal and external processes using problem solving tools to analyze the data and ensure root cause is realized and corrective actions are implemented
• Process owner for expenditure control by GL, ensuring GL owners are accountable for levels of expense
• Develops and coaches direct reports on performance and competencies

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Mgmt, Business, or Engineering
• 5 years' experience in planning and scheduling
• 5 years' experience in buying steel strip, sheet, and coil
• 5 years' experience in a leadership role, driving performance and cultural change
• IATF16949/ AS9100 knowledge and awareness
• Broad knowledge of purchasing transactions, contract negotiations, training, and development
• Strong technical skills and resourceful in providing alternate options to reduce costs improve processes
• Solid knowledge and understanding of the philosophy, principles and objectives of MRP and ERP
• Ability to interpret product, technical and/or contract information

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Coverage
• Immediate Paid Vacation
• PTO and 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• ESOP Pension with Guaranteed 3% Contribution
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Advancement Opportunities
• 15% Shift Premium

SPIROL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.