Materials Manager

Fort Worth, TXDescription:The Materials Manager specializes in ensuring cost-effective purchase of all materials and services as required by the procurement plan and in compliance with the Companys policies and procedures. Responsibilities include planning, purchasing, supplier relationship, receiving and controlling inventory, warehouse activities and all other associated material flow areas. This position reports to the Director Manufacturing Operations.Responsibilities for all aspects of Supply Chain and Materials Management within the company include the following:Production Materials PlanningProduction materials procurement (establishment of strategic relationships, price negotiations, contract negotiations)Supplier management (qualification, evaluations, performance tracking).Shipping and receivingKitting of materialsInventory managementManagement of customer consigned inventoryBOM managementQuoting support to applications engineeringPromote and lead a healthy and safe work environmentA significant responsibility of this position will also be to establish systems required for purchasing, planning, inventory control, and materials tracking. Requirements: Highly organized and self-motivatedExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent negotiation skillsProblem solver with strong analytical mindsetMust be able to work and set direction independently to meet business deadlinesTenacious at achieving deadlines and maintaining the flow of materials to support production schedules.8-10 years of experience in managing a materials and/ or production organization inclusive of the responsibilities aboveBachelors Degree minimumExperience with technology based product manufacturingUnderstanding of FARs and DFARsExcellent computer skills and knowledge with MS Office, MRP/ERPUS Citizenship required as DoD supplierPM19CIA&D offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) with discretionary matchCIA&D a division of kSARIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabilities/VeteransPIcc1b9dc62848-26289-40235774