What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Manager position at Federal Signal?
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate Inventory with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
• Supervise the work of Inventory Shipping & Receiving Coordinators, Planners, Inventory Expeditors.
• Create policies or procedures for Inventory activities.
• Direct Inventory operation to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy, or timeliness objectives.
• Resolve problems concerning shipping, Inventory systems, or customer issues.
• Analyze all aspects of the MRL Inventory to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of supplying products or supplies.
• Analyze the financial impact of proposed Inventory changes, such as stocking levels, product volumes or mixes, etc.
• Direct inbound or outbound Inventory operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or Inventory quality management.
• Establish or monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.
• Plan or implement improvements to internal or external Inventory systems or processes.
• Develop specific stocking level & parts objectives with an emphasis on cost reduction, quality improvement, technology development, on time delivery, inventory reduction, lead-time reduction, and customer focus necessary to support the MRL business plan.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area complying with all 5S initiatives.
• Perform other duties, assignments, and special projects as assigned.
• Follow and comply with all safety and personal protective equipment requirements.
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 5 years related job experience
- Strong ERP skills, JDE experience preferred.
- Ability to understand blueprints.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
About Us
MRL manufactures quality built highly productive Traffic Paint, Thermoplastic, Plural Component and Line Removal/Pavement Grooving equipment. Since 1967, MRL’s extensive “hands-on” pavement marking contracting experience, innovative engineering and attention to quality has enabled MRL to become the largest equipment supplier to the Industry. Decades of MRL’s reliable performance setting Industry Standards coupled with the Industry’s largest parts support inventory and most experienced technical support staff can be summed up in one statement – “When It matters most – MRL Delivers”!
Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.
