Materials Manager

ISO JD Format 2020- Materials Manager.pdf

*Please see the attached PDF for a complete job description*

EDUCATION

BS in Business, Engineering, or STEM field from an accredited college/university; MBA or MA/MS in Mechanincal Engineering or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 10 years of supply chain experience, with at least five years

of Supply Chain Management experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in ERP Systems, Syspro preferred but not required
• Experience in executing a structured Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning System

SKILLS

This role involves overseeing Materials Management, SIOP, Purchasing, and Shipping & Receiving. The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
• Significant project management experience, particularly in the surface coating and surface modification industries.
• Established network of contacts within Aerospace, Defense, and supporting supply chain sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain supply chain relationships effectively.
• In-depth understanding of Aerospace regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Materials Management / SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning)

• Own and manage the SIOP process.
• Use the ERP system to schedule and release production orders in alignment with the production plan.
• Communicate any known delays to the manufacturing or sales teams in a timely manner.
• Track material shortages and take necessary actions to resolve issues.
• Perform cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Collaborate with the Quality team to prioritize material flow through incoming and outgoing inspection.
• Work cross-functionally with manufacturing, sales, shipping, receiving, and finance teams to meet schedule requirements.
• Support the Operations Director in achieving excellent On-Time Delivery (OTD).
• Maintain material and parts inventory, and expedite the movement of materials between production areas based on production schedules and order priorities.
• Review production schedules, inventory reports, and work orders to determine material requirements, stock availability, and order priority.
• Collaborate with department supervisors to address overdue materials and inform them of material status.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, including materials received, stocked, and distributed, using both manual and computer-based systems.
• Ensure proper record-keeping for material inventory, production records, and timecards.

Purchasing

• Manage communications with the existing supplier base and serve as the main point of contact for external vendors regarding manufacturing needs.
• Support the development of new supply chains for New Product Introductions (NPI), including supplier selection as needed.
• Assist in the development of processes and customer approvals.
• Conduct process capability and MRL (Manufacturing Readiness Level) assessments.
• Plan for rate readiness and process improvements.
• Create and implement a business model for insourcing.
• Procure machinery for insourced special processes with appropriate approvals.
• Maintain a list of qualified suppliers for customer-approved processes.

Shipping & Receiving Management

• Supervise the Shipping/Receiving team to ensure accurate product packaging and handling of materials.
• Ensure all customer-specific quality procedures are understood and followed.
• Oversee the shipping and receiving of parts in the manufacturing software system and complete all associated paperwork.
• Coordinate the scheduling of deliveries to vendors and prioritize tasks.
• Organize pickups for road processes when needed.
• Generate receivers and relevant paperwork for completed parts.
• Distribute materials to requisitioning departments.
• Work with Purchasing and Accounts Receivable to close purchase orders.
• Schedule and ship materials returned to vendors.
• Process, schedule, and ship items from various departments to the appropriate destinations.
• Maintain accurate records and files for shipments and materials.
• Assist with moving parts and carts within the shop as necessary.
• Identify and report faulty operations, defective materials, and any unusual circumstances to management.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and ensure the proper upkeep of equipment.