Materials Manager The Materials Manager’s role is to manage, coach, and lead a logistics team (material handlers, shippers, receivers, and expeditors) and material planner(s) to ensure KPIs are achieved in a pro-associate environment. Key functions are determining how much and what type of materials and products to hold where in the supply chain which includes: managing inventory control, warehouse, distribution and replenishment plans. Holds overall responsibility for all logistics operations ensuring customer satisfaction. Responsibilities: • Review daily inventory activity to ensure targets are on track to be met. • Manage, monitor, and report Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for the materials department. • Lead and develop the materials team, driving accountability and high performance. • Improve existing processes and lead continuous improvement initiatives. • Partner with cross-functional teams to support production and supply chain needs. • Supporting the development of integrated warehousing strategies that align with the team’s long-term plans, ensuring sustainable competitive advantages. • Monitor and manage working capital while ensuring no production interruption. • Monitor and maintain warehouse utilization and management. • Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system. • Establish and maintain budgets, targets, and objectives that meet overall business goals. • Ensure delivery on time as per customer request. • Work closely with scheduling to prevent shortage issue. • Plan or implement efficient outbound/inbound material flow management systems to reduce manpower requirements, increase customer shipment accuracy, meet production requirements, and allow for FIFO. • Track and address recurring process, system and human resource issues and work toward viable solutions. • Communicates with and coaches all Logistics and planning associates to ensure compliance with all plant, and Occupational Health and Safety policies. • Performs all duties of a manager as outlined in the Internal Responsibilities section of the AirBoss Health & Safety program manual. • Participate in monthly safety talks. • Audit plant systems for compliance to safety regulations, ISO9000 standards and plant policy. • Communicate company policy, decisions, and change positively and directly. • Audit and administer the constructive discipline system with fairness and consistency. • Manage and execute projects related to warehouse optimization, material flow improvements, or system/process. • Additional duties as assigned.
Required Experience, Education, and Skills: • Related education/experience in warehouse management and material flow. • Minimum of five years of experience in supply chain environment (preferably in a warehouse, logistics, transportation, or distribution). • Experience with ERP/MRP systems. • Proven leadership experience with a focus on accountability and team. development Knowledge of relevant employment legislation. • Familiarity with Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies. • Strong communication skills. • Experience in implementing and sustaining change. • Continuous improvement mind-frame. • Proficient in Excel. • Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders. • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. • Material flow analysis experience. • Strong attention to detail.
