Talon Recruiting has partnered with a leading manufacturer of heavy construction and mining equipment. We are in search of a Senior Materials Manager to join their team in Ripley, TN.

Job Overview
Provides the resource to lead and direct the Materials Management function that is responsible for finished goods and core inventory performance, months on hand and overall availability. This position determines and executes the Parts Division inventory strategy in alignment with company business plans and global product support strategies. This position develops a varied strategy to support product lines with different expectations and goals. The materials function consists of forecasting, inventory planning, supplier scheduling and capacity management, and expediting for the company's distribution network, both central and regional. Manages the process for scrap and asset disposition of non-moving inventory. Additionally, manages inventory at company distribution locations.

Scope
Manages the day to day tasks for 40 FTE's, whose responsibilities are forecasting, planning, and execution of supply chain signals to a supply base of 1,100 suppliers. Responsible for $450M in inventory deployed to a total of 8 depots, a master PDC including consignment sites. Manages requirements for up to 300,000-part numbers of which 175,000 are actively stocking parts within the supply chain. Responsible for annual purchases of $305M.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Provides direction to the Materials Department to insure accurate forecasts, timely execution of system signals, and collaboration within the entire supply chain.
• Direct the maintenance of the parts forecasting systems evaluating enhancements to assure availability to customers and maintain inventory levels within Company policies and goals.
• Establishes and refines measurements for key performance metrics providing analysis, reporting and recommendations for improvement on a timely basis.
• Drives for Materials management process improvements to improve inventory efficiencies and service levels.
• Direct the materials resources to manage supplier performance and pro-actively manage supplier capacity constraints through prioritization and collaboration.
• Train employees to identify and solve problems using company processes and principles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Materials Management, Business or Management related field. Master's degree a plus.
• 5-7 years' experience in Distribution, Materials, Manufacturing or related fields.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills a must.
• Extreme sense of urgency for self and all subordinates.
• Results and process oriented: change agent.
• Professional level PC, ERP, planning system skills.
• APICS Certification a plus.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary, plus bonus
• Hybrid work schedule, paid holidays, vacation & sick time off
• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, & disability
• 401k

Please send resumes to nate@talonrecruiting.com