Materials Manager

The Materials Manager is responsible for managaging inventory to ensure parts availability through proper scheduling and communication within the supply chain.  The role is key in providing production support and managing material flow in order to meet production schedules and customer requriements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Responsible to gather day to day Work-in-Process (WIP) and Finished Goods (FG) for customers. Monitor and maintain accurate totals for WIP and FG.
• Monitor customer releaseses and develop production schedule.
• Post customer releases to production schedule and verify lead times.
• Monitor customer inventory and release systems (including Chrysler Smart System, Ford DLL and EDI) .
• Communicate with management team to ensure on-time delivery in accordance with forecasted delivery schedule.
• Communicate all major schedule changes or customer problems/concerns to Production Control Manager.
• Perform weekly cycle counts to maintain bin accuracy and inventory.
• Monitor parts that require outside processing and schedule with shipping department based on required due dates.
• Create and distribute pick lists to shipping department for daily shipments.
• Perform duties of NAFTA coordinator; create and update bills of lading.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Manager will be responsible for employees engaged in the purchasing, scheduling and customer service areas, including the oversight of daily activities, training and the mentoring of team members.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Bachelor’s degree preferred.  Candidates must have at least 3 years of materials management, supply chain and scheduling experience.  The position requires excellent follow-up and organizational skills, knowledge & practice of Lean Principals and 5S.  Previous experience with MRP/ERP systems and the ability to lead/drive change.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

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