Materials Manager

$95,000 - $105,000 depending on experience.GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY:Ensure optimum internal/external customer service by careful management of:Inventory ControlShipping & ReceivingFreight/Traffic and DistributionInventory IntegritySPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:Promote, maintain, and encourage a safe work environment and good housekeeping by example and in accordance with Company Health & Safety Policies/Procedures and the Occupational Health & Safety ActSupervise Shipping, Receiving, Warehousing, Material Movement and Material Control (Data Entry) functionsManage inventory levels within company objectivesIn conjunction with Engineering, ensure accuracy of all perpetual inventory records ($ value and quantities) striving to achieve accurate annual inventory through good cycle countsParticipate in the overall company Cost Reduction ProgramAssist with returning defective product, with participation of the Quality & Purchasing ManagersEnsure accurate inventory records are maintained and that all required inventory is availableAdhere to ISO/QS 9000 & TS16949 proceduresProvide/obtain training, coaching and motivation to Team leaders and subordinates to support and maintain a group fully capable of ensuring an efficient, functional departmentDirectly responsible and accountable for enforcement of all Plant & Safety rules, as they are intended, equally with all AssociatesWork as a Team Member first with peers and subordinate AssociatesTake a lead role in all physical inventoriesPlay a major and lead role in the Plant CRP ProgramEDUCATION REQUIRED:High School diploma – requiredPost-Secondary Education in Purchasing, MRP & Materials Management – desiredEXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Materials Management – 5+ yearsPurchasing/Buying – 3 yearsKnowledge of MRP/CMSExperience with the steel industry and automotive industry an assetSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:Directly supervise Materials Supervisor(s)Indirectly supervises all Associates in Shipping, Receiving, Warehousing, Material Movement and Material Control (Data Entry)OTHER:Hands on use of computer and related systems requiredExcellent time management and problem-solving skillsTravel between facilities and to customer/suppliers as requiredPAY:$95,000 - $105,000 depending on experienceBENEFITS:401(k)401(K) matchingHealth, Dental, Vision InsurancesPaid time offVacationLife InsuranceSafety Shoe Reimbursement, Prescription Safety GlassesAll necessary PPE providedPaid WeeklyJob posted for the employer by: Workforce Connections, Arkansas Department of Commerce.Powered by JazzHRwBC4rbise6