Material Manager

Epic Piping•Livingston, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Overall objective of the Material Manager is to effectively control the flow of materials through site and to integrate various planning and information systems, to provide accurate information, effective material control and continuous improvement in performance to meet the objectives and needs of Company and its clients.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree plus relevant experience; preferred

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. This includes inventory management and control, supply chain improvement, material planning & the shortand long-term day to day resolution of supply chain issues including resolution of material availability, transportation, and logistics issues.
Assist in the development of relevant processes and procedures.
Responsible for managing 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. This includes driving materials procurement, tracking and inventory planning through the plant purchasing group, vendor selection and development, building 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.
Maintains 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.