Materials Manager (Weekend)

American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida•Irving, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Manager ensures the smooth flow of materials and products needed for production and operational success at the depots. The role oversees the materials lifecycle from procurement through distribution, maintains inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess, and develops cost-reduction strategies while preserving quality and continuity of supply. The manager develops lean processes and procedures that meet internal and external customer requirements and leads Inventory Control resources through clear communication of responsibilities and goals. This is an onsite position at the Irving, Texas facility, scheduled Friday through Sunday from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. The role works with supervisors to meet customer priorities and demand schedules, manages work and labor efficiency, monitors KPIs, oversees staff training and performance, and coordinates with senior management, other departments, vendors, and customers. The position also provides technical and operational support during business development and new-customer acquisition.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a business or related discipline.
At least 7 years of experience in logistics/distribution or a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
At least 5 years of data interpretation/analysis and logistics experience.
At least 2 years of inventory management experience.
At least 5 years of leadership experience.
At least 5 years of experience managing supervisory personnel.

Nice To Haves

APICS CPIM designation.
Working knowledge and understanding of MRP/ERP systems, WIP, and planning; preferred knowledge of Oracle.
Experience with Microsoft Great Plains.
Highly skilled inventory-control leadership, including extensive strategic and tactical experience; results-oriented, high energy, high urgency, and embraces effective change.
Ability to manage frequent customer interaction, interruptions, deadline-driven work, reprioritization based on customer needs, creative thinking, multiple projects, and decisions based on varying levels of information.
Working knowledge of Visio.
Ability to understand and interact on IT issues related to business processes and systems changes.
Knowledge of inventory and warehousing processing procedures.
Experience in manufacturing, automation, electronics, systems integration, life-cycle modeling, new product introduction, process development and deployment, Lean/Six Sigma tools, project and resource planning, and systems implementation.

Responsibilities

Work with supervisors to complete customer priorities based on demand schedules; assign tasks and projects, coordinate workflow, and oversee work completion.
Monitor key performance metrics and manage labor efficiency and headcount across the area of responsibility.
Mentor and coach leaders, maintain employee morale, and oversee training for new and existing department staff.
Ensure adherence to company policies and process standards.
Establish, track, and analyze departmental reports and measurements, and present findings as appropriate.
Work with senior management to establish department and company goals, using experience, judgment, and innovation to achieve them.
Identify departmental process improvements, design KPIs, and coordinate new model introductions.
Create and use reports to represent product flow, task completion rates, and percentages accurately.
Develop and use reporting to ensure service-level agreements are achieved.
Manage cycle counts and inventory control processes to maintain inventory accuracy.
Serve as a liaison between teams, shifts, and departments, and partner with vendor, customer, and client representatives.
Monitor stock inventory and ensure adequate levels are maintained.
Provide technical and operational support during business development and new-customer acquisition.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and ensure safety and environmental regulations are followed.
Develop and establish document controls to ensure inventory accuracy.
Hire, develop, evaluate, and, when necessary, discipline or discharge subordinate personnel, or make authoritative recommendations in such matters.
Develop function-specific orientation and training programs for area personnel.
Establish standards for effective job performance and evaluate subordinates against those standards.