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Job : Materials Manager
Location : Troy, AL
Type : Full-time, On-site
SUMMARY :
A rapidly growing and leading manufacturer of fine sporting firearms is seeking a talented and experienced Materials Manager responsible for material & production planning, inventory control, and shipping / receiving departments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
Establish departmental goals and objectives that provide world-class materials performance to the organization
Proactively lead the materials team to continuously improve processes and procedures
Lead ongoing organization development activities
Lead & perform material planning activities from raw materials to finished goods
Own and drive day-to-day planning, inventory control, and delivery
Lead & perform all logistic activities to ensure the best pricing on the shipping of goods & timely deliveries to domestic and international customers
Cycle counting
Establish and track meaningful departmental reports / measurements
Analyze reports, measurements and external benchmarks to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Perform other duties as assigned
Planning & Scheduling
Create and meet the annual Master Production Schedule (MPS). Run Visual MRP and Scheduler
Schedule material demands and work order completion dates in the system to support the production schedule
Proactively manage material and work order exceptions and provide feedback to Manufacturing & Product Management on critical information.
Inventory Management & Control
Minimize overall inventory value and increase turns
Ensure the accuracy of data in the system including location, quantity on hand, value, etc.
Create procedures and reporting for the effective management of inventory
Lead periodic cycle counting and annual wall-to-wall serial inventories
Shipping & Receiving
Ensure all customer orders are appropriately packaged and shipped promptly, accurately and with all necessary documentation
Ensure all outsourced manufacturing is appropriately packaged and shipped promptly, accurately and with all necessary documentation
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Oversee Shipping, Warehouse, & Receiving Supervisor, Planners, and other personnel directly related to inventory, shipping and receiving.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Expertise in systems implementation, organization development, planning, logistics and best practices
Strong planning, organizational, analytical, and communication skills are required
Team attitude; eager to cooperate with others with exceptional interpersonal communication skills
Ability to change direction and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks regularly
Ability to positively motivate individuals and teams to meet or exceed expectations
Leadership skills with the ability to effectively delegate work to subordinates, and the ability to evaluate and positively influence performance
Exceptionally high level of commitment to the success of individuals and overall projects
Verbal and written communication skills, including presenting and facilitating team meetings
Team player with high levels of professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in business administration, material management, accounting, or similar or equivalent
Five to ten (5-10) years of experience in a similar manufacturing environment with extensive experience in planning, inventory, shipping / receiving and MRP systems
Competent with computer software such as Visual Manufacturing (or similar MRP system), Microsoft Office, Excel, and Crystal Reports. Solid understanding of spreadsheet applications
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