Materials Manager — Supply Chain Leader

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Medical & dental

401(k)

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated's Zatarain's facility in Gretna, LA is seeking a Materials Manager to lead materials planning, procurement and inventory control. The role involves coordinating with Customer Service, Logistics, Production, Sales, R&D and QA to ensure reliable supply and service levels for customers.

Under the Plant Leadership Team, you will manage replenishment activities, drive cost/objective balance, and develop teams through HPWS principles and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• BSc in Supply Chain/Logistics/Purchasing
• Minimum of 7-10 years functional/leadership experience.
• Strong leadership experience with demonstrated success in managing multiple projects and people

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the Management team to plan, forecast and replenish McCormick products for customers.
• Work in concert with Customer Service, Logistics, Production Locations, Sales, R&D and QA to provide effective and efficient service to customers.
• Balance inventory, service and cost objectives, drive collaborative supply chain improvements and support Customer Service.
• Responsible for all replenishment activities and working with internal and external departments to meet customer demand.
• Manage the overall control and movement of materials in and out of the plant location.
• Directs and administers purchasing, production scheduling and control, inventory and warehouse stock control, warehousing, sales order entry, customer service, traffic and shipping.
• Manages Production Planning and Scheduling to ensure the smoothest production curve, while maintaining a high customer service level.
• Responsible for short-range and long range production and material planning
• Responsible for the overall control of inventory levels to maintain pre-determined management goals and objectives.
• In partnership with Production and Quality, facilitates the resolution of material issues. Additionally, coordinates Plant with HQ S&OP functions to assure highest levels of customer service, while balancing cost of inventory and line efficiency.
• Utilizes the HPWS Systems (Goal Setting, Performance Management, Problem Solving & Decision Making, Training & Development, Information Systems, Rewards & Recognitions) to empower and develop teams using established HPWS systems, core beliefs, guiding principles and attributes.

Skills

Leadership

Production Planning

Inventory Management

Forecasting

Education

BSc in Supply Chain/Logistics/Purchasing

Job description

McCormick & Company, Incorporated's Zatarain's facility in Gretna, LA is seeking a Materials Manager to lead materials planning, procurement and inventory control. The role involves coordinating with Customer Service, Logistics, Production, Sales, R&D and QA to ensure reliable supply and service levels for customers.

Under the Plant Leadership Team, you will manage replenishment activities, drive cost/objective balance, and develop teams through HPWS principles and continuous improvement