Materials Manager

Description

Materials Manager

Full Time

Elevator Controls

Sacramento, California

If you are a forward-thinker interested in fostering dynamic and supportive environment, then keep reading! We are searching for a result-oriented Material Manager to join the Elevator Controls Manufacturing Team at Vantage Elevation. 

About Us Vantage Elevation, LLC is North America’s leading independent manufacturer of elevator components and systems. Vantage is comprised of eight business units including GAL Manufacturing; GAL Canada; Hollister Whitney; Elevator Controls; Courion; Bore-Max; Thames Valley Controls and Vertical Dimensions. Through its brands, Vantage supplies almost all electro-mechanical devices used in contemporary elevators. Founded in 1927, the Vantage group employs over 1000 staff in multiple locations across the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom.

The Materials Manager is under the direction of the General Manager, Elevator Controls and will primarily be responsible for overseeing all production planning, inventory control, purchasing, receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations at the Elevator Controls & Vantage Sacramento facilities. This role will work closely with the local leadership team to drive improvements in on-time delivery, inventory levels, supplier performance & control of site costs.

Requirements

We are searching for a candidate with:

• Associate degree required, Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in production planning, purchasing & warehousing/distribution
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading teams
• MRP/ERP system experience required; Visual 9 experience preferred
• CPQ system experience
• SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) experience a plus
• Professional Certification (APICS, ISM, etc.)

Duties and Responsibilities

A typical day may include:  

• Directly manage purchasing, production planning, inventory, and warehouse operations.
• Develop and maintain MRP systems, ensuring adherence to on-time schedule completion.
• Control all inventory levels/turns/days on hand and lead cycle count program.
• Manage excess, slow moving and obsolete material reconciliation processes. Ensure alignment with finance team on write off and accrual levels.
• Ensure collaboration with engineering and operations teams to optimize product flow and output.
• Ensure system/part setup is correct for all products prior to production release.  This includes bill of material, routing & cost.
• Actively manage supplier performance in collaboration with sourcing team to optimize Purchase Price Variance (PPV), On-Time Delivery and Quality performance of vendors.
• Maintain system planning parameters to optimize inventory levels, safety stocks and fill rates.
• Manage warehouse condition, optimize physical condition of warehouse with new layouts of racks, adding new product to valid locations, and removing obsolete or replaced items.
• Manage inbound and outbound freight expenses.
• Cross-train staff and follow-up on all work results.
• Communicate to all levels in the organization regarding current state and future state actions. Ensure full alignment with operations team during daily standup meetings and shop floor Gemba walks.
• Other duties as required

Benefits of Working With Us

• Salary for California Applicants: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and in keeping with local legislation).
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• HAS
• 401(K)/ Company Match/ Non-Elective
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Details

Full time

Day shifts, generally 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Based in Sacramento, CA 

Vantage Elevation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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If you’re excited by the prospect of working at the forefront of engineering technology with a world-class employer that values your ambition, problem-solving abilities, and employee-oriented mindset then we invite you to apply.

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Salary : $115,000 - $130,000