Materials Manager
We are currently looking for a materials manager for our manufacturing facility in Elmhurst, IL. This is a direct position paying up to 110K to start with full benefits and 401K.
Summary: Responsible for the materials management function relating to the planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of materials and products to meet company objectives and customer requirements. This involves directing and administering purchasing control, inventory control, shipping and receiving, and materials departments. This position reports to the Site Leader and supervises the buyers, planners, and warehouse personnel.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement, planning, and material handling functions of the organization including but not limited to activities such as:
Work Instruction and/or Process design, development, and implementation
Quote/PO/Contract issuance, review, negotiation, authorization and release
Develops/maintains systems to evaluate vendor quotations which utilize appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure competitive quality/service level, price, delivery, and adherence to contractual requirements.
Designs, implements, manages, and monitors procurement/planning/warehouse reporting systems to meet company requirements.
Executes material requisitions to support demands, reorder point, safety stock and manually derived requirements and provides support to production for all material flow issues to meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements
Monitors supplier performance, identifies improvement opportunities and escalates as necessary. Responsible for the criteria and process of sub-tier selection and approval.
Identify and develop new sources of supply when existing sources are inadequate.
Responsible for Warehouse and Shipping/Receiving activities i.e. Receiving, storing, inventorying, issuing, shipping materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and parts in stockroom, and warehouse
Ensure compliance of the supply chain with all Export Control, FAR/DFARS regulations, and CEF/Customer requirements.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in purchasing, planning and distributing materials, equipment, and supplies in an organization by performing the duties personally or through subordinates.
Competencies
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 5-10 years experience in Materials Management. Previous experience in an Aerospace manufacturing environment preferred.
Expertise in planning, purchasing, logistic and supplier management principles and best practices.
Skilled negotiator and innovative problem solver, proficient at reducing costs and fulfillment cycle times.
System experience: PO management and inventory management.
Strong PC skills: Solid understanding of spreadsheet applications.
Verbal and written communication skills, including presenting and facilitating team meetings.
Team player with high levels of professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm.
Ability to work cross-functionally/geographically at all levels of an organization.
Ability to positively motivate individuals and teams to meet or exceed project expectations.