Materials and Logistics Manager

TLD•Boise, ID

10h

About The Position

AERO Specialties is seeking a Materials and Logistics Manager to manage and coordinate procurement of materials, components, supplies, and services needed to support operations. The role ensures purchases meet required quality and quantity standards, are made at economical cost, and arrive on time. The manager supervises buyers and clerical personnel and is responsible for warehousing materials and maintaining accurate, lean inventory. The position also supports supplier development and evaluation, purchasing contracts, operational planning, and resolution of engineering, production, and technical issues. It maintains inventory accuracy through the MRP system and cycle counts, and ensures procured materials meet applicable hazardous-material requirements, including obtaining required information and arranging disposal of accumulated hazardous materials.

Requirements

Proven expertise in managing material procurement and supplier evaluation.
Demonstrated warehousing management skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Extensive MRP system experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Eight years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

APICS certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee and participate in procurement of materials, components, and supplies, ensuring value and stability of price, consistent quality, and timely delivery.
Guide, assist with, and negotiate major purchasing contracts to satisfactory conclusions.
Research and develop qualified suppliers of high-quality components; oversee and participate in preparing bids, proposals, and information requests.
Evaluate requested materials and make recommendations.
Represent the department at planning and regular management meetings, providing assistance and recommendations to resolve engineering, production, and technical problems.
Review and evaluate relationships with existing suppliers; recommend communication, problem-resolution, and proposal-planning methods.
Contact suppliers about major or recurring material problems and resolve issues.
Maintain a supplier rating system for evaluation.
Participate in research, development, and design of long-range strategic objectives and collaborate with other department managers on potential future operational changes.
Maintain accurate material inventory by ensuring accurate MRP system transactions and performing regular cycle counts.
Ensure procured materials comply with applicable hazardous-material requirements and acquire hazardous-material information.
Collect and arrange disposal of accumulated hazardous materials.
Supervise buyers and clerical personnel.
Manage warehousing of materials and maintain lean inventory.

Benefits

Employer pays 100% of the employee’s health insurance premium after 60 days, beginning on the first of the month.
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Employer 401(k) match, with eligibility to participate after 90 days.
Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible work schedules.
Paid vacations and personal time, with accrual increasing with tenure.
Paid holidays.
Potential for profit sharing.
Competitive pay, depending on experience.