Materials Manager

Job Description

The Materials Manager is responsible for all aspects of inventory and supply planning for the Cooking: Range 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 $10M 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 has full responsibility for purchasing manufacturing materials and has indirect responsibility of the Production team as it relates to purchasing processes and may require oversight of office clerical functions.

Leadership/Strategic Responsibilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Formulate and develop long range goals and objectives for the materials function of MDR. 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 Ranges or other businesses within the plant.
• 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
• Examine prototype parts before releasing purchase order to ensure quality and sends RFQ’s as needed.
• 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 to 10 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
• Strong networking ability, demonstrated success and effectiveness
• Creative approach to business challenges
• Accountability and commitment to work agenda and schedule
• Desire and ability to advance in organization
• Ability to lead effective meetings
• Advanced PC skills including use of Word, Excel and Outlook
• Basic mechanical or technical skills helpful including ability to read prints.
• Job Location: Baltimore, MD
• 10-20% travel
  
  

Competencies

• Anticipates and manages complex situations
• Able to size up situations quickly and accurately
• Goal-oriented, persistent; driven to achieve objectives
• Sound judgment and clarity in decision-making and use of Company resources.
• Able to remain calm during difficult business situations
• Customer focused
  
  

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.

Compensation Information

$89,910.00 -$149,850.00 USD

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.