Responsibilities
· Primary point of responsibility for materials management for the sites.
· Ensures optimization of all materials management activities including scheduling, purchasing, inventory control, materials movement, supplier performance measurement, and indirect materials management.
· Responsible for the implementation, support, and compliance of the Materials and SIOP processes and systems to facilitate the fulfillment process from production planning to material procurement and warehousing through product shipment.
· Facilitates interaction with Sourcing, Engineering, Accounting, Marketing and Quality Assurance in support of the business’s strategic goals.
· Develop and drive countermeasures for underperforming key processes and/or material suppliers.
· Provide leadership in selecting, developing, and evaluating personnel to ensure the efficient operation of materials functions, and operating goals and objectives.
· Manage suppliers, materials, and inventory in a manner consistent with the requirements of a Lean Six-Sigma manufacturing environment.
Requirements
· Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (required)
· 10-15 years of relevant experience (required)
· Previous progressively responsible leadership or managerial experience
· Experience with MTS and MTO manufacturing environments.
· Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes.
· Proficiency with MS Office applications required.?
· Managerial experience related to standardizing planning and subsequent execution, reducing sourcing complexity and talent development.
Competencies
· Coaching and developing others
· Continuous improvement
· Initiative and drive
· Positive approach and stress tolerance
· Technology savvy