Materials Manager

Amsted Automotive • Full-time • Geneva, Illinois, United States • 2m ago

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Burgess-Norton Mfg Co, Powder Metal Division, is seeking an experienced Materials Manager who will be responsible for inventory management, internal and external production planning and scheduling, management of production control, shipping and receiving personnel, and capacity planning. While maintaining optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time delivery

Inventory management, accuracy, and optimization.
Maintain a perpetual inventory count. Control inventory levels and ensure availability of material during emergencies.
Plant production scheduling.
Management and development of production control, shipping, and receiving personnel.
Perform continuous reviews of all orders and inventories through MRP reports to ensure on time shipments.
Establishes procedures and supervises the annual physical inventory
Generate various reports for plant schedules and plant management, advising of daily changes.
Communicate shipment information to customers and the sales department.
Management of external vendors.
Collaborate with other managers to determine supply needs
Manage supplies and materials according to specifications and needs
Coordinate and supervise receiving and warehousing procedures
Oversee distribution of supplies in the organization
Supervise, evaluate, and coach subordinates
Maintain relationships and negotiate with suppliers
Keep detailed records on procurement activity, materials quantity, specifications etc.
Assist in forecasting to plan future order
Ensures that the company standard practices and work procedures are being followed to meet customer requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Requires a bachelor’s degree in business or related experience.
Knowledge of Inventory Control and MRP systems; SAP MM required; advanced user required.
Requires excellent computer skills, particularly MS Excel
Customer service-oriented
Inventory and Production Control certifications a plus
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Able to provide astute materials management guidance, establish goals, formulate strategies, allocate resources, and execute plans that achieve/exceed the plant objectives including monthly shipping goals, inventory accuracy, and on time delivery.
Experience in ERP implementation and use (SAP required MM, super user preferred).
Experience at defining and implementing bar code data collection system.
Strong understanding of financial data, budgets, and expenses.
Able to communicate clearly and confidently to all levels of organization internally and externally.
Must be hands-on and detail oriented and comfortable working in production environment.
Change management expert.
Results oriented achiever.
Leads and manages a team of diverse personalities.
Drives change from a reactive fire fighting mode to a pro-active solutions mode.
Works with IT to automate systems reducing hand calculations to system generated solutions.
Formulates and drives improvements (people, systems, procedures and/or relationship management) from conception through implementation (This may include but not limited to researching potential solutions, articulating the impact, and implementing change
Requires a bachelor’s degree in business or related experience.
Knowledge of Inventory Control and MRP systems; SAP MM required; advanced user required.
Requires excellent computer skills, particularly MS Excel
Customer service-oriented
Inventory and Production Control certifications a plus
Excellent organizational and leadership skills

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Incentive bonus
Medical
Vision
Dental
Prescription Drug Plan
401K
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Short- and Long-term disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Gym/Fitness Reimbursement
Employee Recognition

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