We have urgent requirement for Material Manager role for Chicago, IL.

Material Manager

Chicago, IL

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for building, analyzing, and distributing Raw and Pack material forecasts for accurate capacity planning.
• Develop network level long range replenishment strategies for assigned packaging materials while optimizing the balance between supply availability and inventory investment.
• Participate in cross functional project teams to support the execution of new product innovations and productivity by developing and managing network transition plan and on-time materials availability while minimizing costs.
• Support inventory reduction initiatives entailing optimization of SAP MRP parameters, total supply chain process improvement, and application of lean principles.
• Lead financial forecasting and mitigation of supply chain losses related to RPW inventory through internal transfers, shelf-life extensions, liquidations, alternate uses, and supplier buybacks and/or supplier recycling program.
• Support S&OE with day to day supply disruptions through rapid & efficient solutions while identifying root causes & implementing corrective actions.
• Analyze and drive efficiencies on projected volumes, capacity, business strategies, supplier performance, and contractual needs that best serve the business needs by balancing service and cost.
• Develop long range supplier capacity plans and contingency plans to maintain supply continuity.
• Ensure material network availability for internal manufacturing production plans by supporting and directing finite scheduling teams through in class material planning routines.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement/lean six sigma projects
• Maintain a habit of continuous learning and development through the company’s educational portal.

Qualifications we seek in you!
Minimum qualifications

• Good understanding of supply chain cycle, Manufacturing, organization structures and key metrics.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills and working under tight timelines; multi-tasking abilities; exception-based management capability.
• Ability to balance priorities across multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to interact and build relations with senior management and key stakeholders.
• Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Bachelor's degree in related fields (Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related discipline)
• SAP or other ERP/APS software experience and proven knowledge of Microsoft Office suite required.
• Has good understanding of supply chain and demand planning business drivers, organization structures and key metrics.
• Strong team skills - Collaborative management and working style.
• Effective Communication skills
• Should possess high degree of versatility, good interpersonal skills, and excellent time management skills; should be a team player.

Preferred qualifications

• 4 Years minimum of applicable experience
• Proficient in Excel
• Working Knowledge with Power BI and Tableau
• Understanding of 09 and OMP
• Proficient with SAP
• Project Management experience
• 10% travel required to vendors and manufacturing facilities

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road