Materials Manager - SAP-Driven Supply Chain Lead (Onsite)

Solstice Advanced Materials; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 104,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) match

FSAs/HSA

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Solstice Advanced Materials in Muskegon, MI invites a Materials Manager to lead our materials management team. You will optimize supply chain performance, ensure timely delivery of materials for production, and maintain smooth flow of finished goods to customers.

The role requires SAP proficiency and onsite leadership. You'll own inventory accuracy, lead physical counts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs and boost operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field or significant relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Supply Chain and Warehouse Team. Develop, coach, discipline as needed to achieve site objectives. Manage ADP/Time and Attendance for team.
• Prioritize safety, use of PPE / safeguards, and ensure site policies are followed in your area.
• Ensure team adheres to stringent quality standards, manages housekeeping and 5S in warehouse and office areas, and does not ship defective materials.
• Support key customer accounts by participating in customer calls, preparing and reviewing delivery schedules, and ensuring customers’ needs are fulfilled.
• Ensure returnable container movements to distribution centers (Rinchem) deliver to customer’s demand forecasts / safety stock expectations.
• Develop automation on returnable container stock transfer orders (STOs). Troubleshoot returnable containers processes, submit IT tickets, and work with IT as needed to keep container processes to standard.
• Own site OTFP, OTT PGI, Past Due, Inventory, Days of Supply, Inventory Record Accuracy Metrics. Perform RCA and implement corrective measures if performance dips below site goals. Lead annual wall to wall physical inventory reconciliation with Finance.
• Participate in AOP, STRAP, MOR, Tier 4, and site Leadership Team. Identify opportunities for productivity improvements in your area.
• Utilize SAP skills on a daily basis to solve logistics and warehouse problems and optimize materials management processes at the Muskegon Solstice location.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address logistic challenges using SAP functionalities.
• Analyze data and reports within SAP to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
• Optimize inventory levels and minimize stockouts by leveraging SAP's inventory management capabilities.
• Ensure timely and accurate shipments to customers and internal production by utilizing SAP's logistics functionalities.
• Provide guidance and support to the materials management team in utilizing SAP effectively.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence by leveraging SAP's tools and features.
• Stay updated on the latest SAP developments and best practices in logistics and materials management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

SAP knowledge

Team management

Education

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

Tools

SAP ERP

SAP Logistics Modules

ERP systems

Job description

Solstice Advanced Materials in Muskegon, MI invites a Materials Manager to lead our materials management team. You will optimize supply chain performance, ensure timely delivery of materials for production, and maintain smooth flow of finished goods to customers.

The role requires SAP proficiency and onsite leadership. You'll own inventory accuracy, lead physical counts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs and boost operational