Material Manager

EPIC PIPING, LLC•Livingston, LA

11h

About The Position

The Material Manager's overall objective is to effectively control the flow of materials through the site and to integrate various planning and information systems. This role aims to provide accurate information, effective material control, and continuous improvement in performance to meet the objectives and needs of the Company and its clients. The position requires ensuring compliance with safety and environmental guidelines, coordinating activities with site and support groups, managing inventory, improving the supply chain, and resolving day-to-day supply chain issues including material availability, transportation, and logistics. The role also involves assisting in process development, managing surplus disposal, working with Purchasing, QA, and Engineering on procurement, monitoring vendor performance, and interfacing with clients on material forecasting and planning. Analysis of inventory accuracy, levels, shipping performance, waste minimization, manufacturing costs, and budget control is also a key responsibility. The Material Manager must maintain the highest safety standards, implement health and safety procedures, and oversee the training of staff.

Requirements

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
5+ years of experience in Material Management/Project Management

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree plus relevant experience

Responsibilities

Comply and ensure compliance with safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and regulations.
Coordinate the activities of those group under his/her control, with site and other support groups, to ensure schedules and material control plans are fully integrated within the project organization.
Manage inventory and control.
Improve supply chain.
Plan material and resolve short- and long-term day-to-day supply chain issues including resolution of material availability, transportation, and logistics issues.
Assist in the development of relevant processes and procedures.
Manage surplus disposal in the most optimized manner.
Work closely with Purchasing, QA and various Engineering Disciplines in procurement activities specifically relating to defining company's material requirements and in monitoring vendor performance in meeting these needs.
Drive materials procurement, tracking and inventory planning through the plant purchasing group.
Select and develop vendors, and build vendor relationships as required to assure performance, cost and lead time requirements.
Interface with clients as required in areas of material forecasting, demand planning, and operational planning.
Provide analysis through accounting and inventory control group in areas of inventory accuracy, inventory levels against targets, On Time and Full Shipping, Minimization of Waste and Scrap, Manufacturing Cost analysis and budget control.
Maintain the highest safety standards for his/her areas of responsibility and acts as a role model in supporting the Safety, Health and Environmental policies and standards of Company and Clients.
Implement health and safety procedures.
Interview, hire and oversee training of staff.
Perform other duties assigned by manager.