Commodity Manager III

Toray Advanced Composites USA,Inc•Morgan Hill, CA

1d•$120,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Toray Advanced Composites (TAC) is a leading supplier of advanced composite materials for the aerospace, sporting goods, motor sport, and industrial markets. Our thermoset composite products are used in satellites, space launch vehicles, unmanned aircraft, and military and commercial aircraft. TAC also provides composite materials for industrial and recreational applications including mountain bikes, medical prosthetics, and sports equipment. Our thermoplastic prepregs, known as Cetex, are found in commercial and military aircraft for large wing structures and interior applications. Cetex products are available in unidirectional tape or fabric form in various engineered thermoplastic resins and performance thermoplastics. The Commodity Manager III is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the commodity inventory strategy to support production needs for both Morgan Hill and Fairfield sites. This role involves partnering with, training, and developing other commodity managers, ensuring market conditions for inventory levels are met, monitoring costs, and recommending suppliers. The position also requires managing ongoing relationships with suppliers, department heads, and the purchasing team through effective communication and resolution of escalated issues.

Requirements

Minimum associate degree and/or equivalent experience.
10+ years’ experience as a Commodity Manager or Senior Buyer/Planner ideally with composites or manufacturing
1-3 years of experience in training and/or management experience
Must be able to communicate clearly (written and verbally) in English
Able to work and communicate with multiply teams
Ability to effectively lead cross functional teams/projects
Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PPT)
Experience with ERP/supply demand planning software
Maintain work areas in a neat, orderly and safe manner
Follow safety procedures for PPE (personal protection equipment)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Manufacturing or composites experience preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee, manage and make recommendations for raw material for both Morgan Hill and Fairfield sites
Understand future needs for planning for both sites to ensure that MRP functions smoothly and raw material are delivered on time without excess inventory.
Ensure min/max levels are developed using a data driven methodology.
Evaluate on-hand inventory and recommend raw materials in order to maximize inventory turns to execute the production schedule without material shortage impacts.
Accountable for production material purchase orders, gathering quotes and bids
Responsible for ensuring that past due POs are rescheduled, understood and confirmed on a weekly basis.
Build and manage strong supplier relationships to ensure on time delivery, expedite past due orders, manage priorities at suppliers and improve supplier performance.
Review contracts to ensure supplier compliance with specifications.
Provide monthly forecasts to suppliers on current and projected demand.
Plan WO issuance for subcontract/outside processing material production runs.
Confirm that pricing in AX is correct per any Long-Term Agreements and revised price lists from suppliers.
Work alongside Supply Chain Management by reviewing and negotiating Long-Term Agreements.
Managing obsolete from aged and lowering material
Review and ensure that budget pricing is in AX as needed
Manages forecast in AX
Support buyers and commodity managers by providing training and development within the department
Work with cross functional departments (not limited to Production, Receiving, Accounts Payable) to resolve discrepancies and meet business needs