Materials Manager

BWAY Corporation • Mason, OH

75d

About The Position

The position involves monitoring and maintaining inventory levels of raw materials and components, conducting regular inventory counts and audits to ensure accuracy, and implementing and managing inventory control systems to minimize SLOB and reduce costs. The role requires coordination with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and components, compliance with pricing and terms negotiated by Corporate Purchasing, and placing orders for materials based on production schedules and inventory levels. Additionally, the position includes managing the receiving, storage, and distribution of materials, coordinating with the production team to ensure timely availability of materials, and attending weekly S&OP meetings. The candidate will work closely with the production team to understand material requirements and production schedules, provide real-time updates on material availability and potential shortages, assist in troubleshooting material-related issues that may impact production, maintain accurate records of material transactions, and prepare and submit regular reports on inventory levels, material usage, and procurement activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; degree or higher in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field is preferred
• Proven experience in inventory management, procurement, or logistics, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to lift and move materials as required
• High level of knowledge and working proficiency with ERP software (SAP an asset)
• Ability to identify issues and implement creative and strategic solutions to overcome problems

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of raw materials and components
• Conduct regular inventory counts and audits to ensure accuracy
• Implement and manage inventory control systems to minimize SLOB and reduce costs
• Conduct perpetual inventory counts every 6 months
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and components
• Comply with pricing and terms with suppliers as negotiated by Corporate Purchasing
• Place orders for materials based on production schedules and inventory levels
• Manage the receiving, storage, and distribution of materials
• Coordinate with the production team to ensure the timely availability of materials
• Attend weekly S&OP meetings
• Work closely with the production team to understand material requirements and production schedules
• Provide real-time updates on material availability and potential shortages
• Assist in troubleshooting material-related issues that may impact production
• Maintain accurate records of material transactions, including receipts, transfers, and usage
• Prepare and submit regular reports on inventory levels, material usage, and procurement activities
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED