Materials Manager 1

Job Description

At ITW Food Equipment Group, people and food are our passion. We believe great food brings people together, and the relationships we share feed our inspiration to be the best we can be for one another.

Our family of premium brands has been dedicated for more than a century to supporting those who are not only passionate about creating great food but are inspired by the people they serve and come to know on a daily basis.

Likewise, it is our mission to provide food equipment that foodservice and food retail professionals can trust to work hard and deliver quality, consistent results day in and day out, empowering them to focus on what they love most-creating great food for great people.

ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures.

We are looking for an experienced Materials Manager to join our team in Troy, Ohio. This position reports directly to the Production Manager and will work directly with the members of Vulcan Steam and Combi teams.

The Materials Manager is responsible for all aspects of inventory and supply planning for the Vulcan Steam and Combi Cooking Business in ITW’s Food Equipment Segment by obtaining the highest quality products at lowest cost through strong cooperative vendor and internal relationships. This is an exempt position overseeing $14.5M of direct spend, reporting to the Operations Manager. An overview of the business can be found at www.vulcanequipment.com.

This highly cross-functional role directs the receipt, storage, and movement of all material goods for the business. Coordinates incoming and outgoing movement and storage of raw materials, finished products and parts that include functions such as warehousing, shop, and delivery services to ensure material availability and delivery when needed to meet production schedules

Leadership/Strategic Responsibilities

• Formulate and develop long range goals and objectives for the materials function. Directs and coordinates activities to attain these goals and objectives.
• Champion and become expert in ITW proprietary MRD, In-lining and 80/20 methodologies as it applies to best in class operations and supply performance, including the expanded use of Technology in Planning and Materials Management (develop predictive outage reports, etc).
• Prepare and Provide KPIs and master data management for the planning and inventory functions.
• Study inventory accuracy and value, work flow, and sequence of operations, determining any need for change and determining the need for new or improved floor layout, tools, or procedures.
• Act as a lead representative to support ITW’s Strategic Sourcing initiatives and annual targets. This requires aligning with ITW-wide sourcing programs, as well as identifying and executing additional cost savings or cost avoidance projects specific to Steam and Combi.
• Use inventory data reports and software tools to achieve at or below the company’s annual financial level for slow and obsolete inventory.
• Support Operations with inventory modeling to improve warehouse efficiencies, manage peak season work flow, or assist in cost projects.
  
  

Daily Job Duties

• Process purchase orders for required components and services in compliance with ITW authorization levels.
• Maintain effective inventory levels to achieve month on hand (MOH), on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction. Utilize appropriate material control techniques to maximize material availability and minimize inventory.
• Communicate and consult with Engineering and Operations to identify material problems or information to assure production flow, and/or planning of materials. Attend and participate in weekly production meetings.
• Coordinate supplier relationships. Source and assess vendor’s manufacturing capabilities to ensure all suppliers carry the highest level of ethical business practices and social responsibility.
• Negotiate with suppliers on price, quality, and service levels.
• Prepare and Review monthly vendor performance and with key vendors.
• Communicate daily with production on part orders that will not meet the production demands. Track on-time delivery of shipments and inquires with suppliers for late deliveries. Confirm agreed upon delivery dates are accurate in ERP (Epicor) system.
• Review business systems daily as required (open purchase orders, accounting problems, rejected materials, etc.).
• Handle returns/replacements of nonconforming materials.
• Plan and provide procedures for disposal of surplus materials and scrap handling
• Support site compliance activities, including the collection of supplier compliance information.
• Self-starter that can work extended hours as required to satisfy customer deadlines.
• Visit suppliers as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5 years related experience (Purchasing, Procurement, Engineering, Operations)
• Solid understanding of Supply Chain and Forecasting/Planning Technologies
• In-depth knowledge of KanBan, Vendor Managed Inventory, demand flow, and supply agreements.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and change management skills
• Excellent organizational, communication, collaborative and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead effective meetings
• Basic mechanical or technical skills helpful including ability to read prints.
• Job Location: Troy Ohio
• 10-20% travel
  
  

Competencies

• Anticipates and manages complex situations
• Able to size up situations quickly and accurately
• Sound judgment and clarity in decision-making and use of Company resources.
• Able to remain calm during difficult business situations
• Customer focused
  
  

Additional Information

• The base salary pay range for this position is noted below. The specific pay rate upon hire will depend on a combination of work location and the successful candidate's qualifications and prior experience.
  
  

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.