Materials Manager

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing Llc; Wills Point (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

American Trailer World (ATW) is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee purchasing, receipt, and storage of raw and finished goods across Texas and Oklahoma. You will drive lean practices, implement Kanban signals and MRP, and lead a team to optimize inventory and costs.

The role partners with finance to monitor cycle counts, ensure accuracy, and support ERP MS Dynamics roadmap delivery. 50% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in supply chain, business administration or related field or equivalent work experience.
• At least 5+ years in manufacturing or supply chain roles.
• Kanban and MRP experience is required.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials management across multiple sites and implement a lean system.
• Oversee purchasing, receiving, inventory control, and material movement.
• Develop and support ERP MS Dynamics roadmap with IT and finance.
• Maintain cycle count program and verify material accuracy with packing slips.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Production and Scheduling to address shortages.
• Optimize raw material storage and minimize total material costs.

Skills

Kanban

MRP

Vendor relations

Education

BS in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field

Work experience equivalent

Tools

MS Dynamics ERP

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Materials ManagerCompany Profile:American Trailer World (ATW) was created because of the merger of Big Tex Trailers and American Trailer Works, two leading companies in the trailer industry. ATW is the most diversified manufacturer, largest retailer and distributor of professional grade and consumer grade trailers, parts and accessories in North America. With superior positioning in the trailer industry and leading products across a diverse array of end markets, ATW has an opportunity for rapid and profitable expansion. Bain Capital Private Equity partnered in the acquisitions, and they will continue to provide additional support and capital to drive expansion.Job OverviewThe Materials Manager is responsible for purchasing, receipt, control, and storage of Raw and Finished Goods materials inventory within a multi-site territory assignment including Texas and Oklahoma locations. The role is responsible for executing the materials management strategy in partnership with internal and external partners as necessary to efficiently support and scale with the business. The role oversees all aspects of finished goods and raw materials management including materials requirement planning, purchase orders, receiving, quality, inventory control, day to day vendor relations, and materials movement within operations and procurement guidelines.Job ResponsibilitiesWork with the with cross functional leaders to implement industry leading materials management systemUse and implement a combination of Lean systems including visual management, pull Kanban signals, MRP, and sequencingBuild and lead a team focused on both tactical and strategic purchasing to optimize our inventory on hand, inventory control, and total cost of materialsBe a part of creating the ERP MS Dynamics roadmap and support the implementationWork with the finance team to create and monitor a cycle count programEnsure quantities of delivered material matches packing slips and notate any discrepancies before carrier leavesEnsure current on hand inventory is correct through a successful cycle count programWork with Procurement, Production, and Scheduling teams to identify and escalate any material shortagesOptimize raw material storage within the production facilitiesEducation – Experience RequiredBS in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field (or work experience equivalent)5+ yeas of Manufacturing or Supply Chain experienceKanban and MRP experienceProficient computer skills in Word, Excel, and PPTAbility to travel 50%