Sr. Materials Manager

Nextek, Inc.; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long term disability

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays

401k Match

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

Nextek, Inc. is a niche market, technology-driven Electronics Manufacturing Services company delivering precision electronic assembly and engineering support to customers with complex needs.

As Materials Manager you will lead a materials team, drive delivery performance, inventory control, planning, and supplier coordination, while implementing tools and processes to cut costs and improve efficiency. The role requires strong MRP/ERP experience (Epicor 10 is a plus), leadership, and the ability

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory forecasting, developing master production schedules, and reducing scheduling variances.
• Extensive knowledge of MRP and ERP systems - Epicor 10 a plus
• Analyze and interpret complex procedures, and write reports and manuals
• Deep knowledge of computerized information systems for manufacturing, materials management, production planning, procurement and distribution
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
• Proactive change agent with leadership to build a team-oriented environment
• Solid interpersonal skills to motivate staff and collaborate across departments
• Contract Manufacturing experience required
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

Responsibilities

• Oversee materials results and administration for the plant materials team
• Manage delivery performance, inventory, material control processes and improvements
• Lead supplier planning and performance management
• Implement tools, systems and processes to improve operating efficiencies and reduce costs
• Staffing for salary and indirect materials teams and people development
• Support profit planning and budgeting

Skills

Inventory forecasting

Master production scheduling

MRP/ERP systems

Data analysis & reporting

Microsoft Office

Leadership / team management

Contract manufacturing

Education

B.S./B.B.A. or equivalent

Tools

Epicor 10

Job description

Nextek, Inc. is a niche market, technology-driven Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company, founded in 1995. We offer precision electronic assembly and engineering services to customers with needs-driven, non-commodity products. We partner with companies who have unique product needs and who seek a high level of reliability, commitment and professional service from their manufacturing partners.

Duties/Responsibilities

As a Materials Manager, you will hold direct accountability for materials results and administration for a materials team within the plant. This role will hold broad responsibility for Delivery Performance, Inventory, Material Control Process and Improvements, Supplier Planning and Performance Management, Inventory Control and warehouse management, Staffing for Salary and Indirect Materials team members, people development and profit planning / budgeting. Responsible to implement tools, systems and processes that improve operating efficiencies and reduce cost within plant and supporting supply chains.

Skills/Experience/Education/Training Required

• Experience with inventory forecasting, developing master production schedules, and reducing scheduling variances.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with MRP and ERP systems - Epicor 10 a plus
• Must be able to analyze and interpret complex technical procedures, business periodicals, and journals as well as write reports and procedure manuals
• In-depth knowledge of computerized integrated information systems (manufacturing, materials management, production planning, procurement, and distribution) and a superior understanding of manufacturing material flow in a plant
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
• Must be a proactive change agent and possess leadership skills to build and maintain a team-oriented environment
• Must have solid interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate staff and to interact with various departments throughout the organization
• Contract Manufacturing experience required
• B.S./B.B.A .or equivalent in experience required

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long term disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401k Match
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Educational Reimbursement

EEO Employer: Nextek, A Company of Kontron, is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without considering race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.