Materials Manager

Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team•Carol Stream, IL

2d•$97,210 - $145,814•Onsite

About The Position

Assists Supply Chain Services function by developing and implementing project management tools with a focus on materials management, inventory control and new project set up for all customers at the facility. Supports the Manager in implementing tools for planning, production schedules, inventory management, customer service, logistics and delivery compliance. Directs team activities, establishing task priorities, scheduling and tracking work assignments, providing guidance, and ensuring the availability of resources. Makes recommendations for department improvement that improve efficiency and reduce cost related to inventory reductions, materials management and inventory control.

Requirements

Undergrad degree in Business or Supply Chain related discipline preferred or previous job experience which includes supervising employees for 2+ years.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Nice To Haves

Food Industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assigns new item purchases to Supply Chain Specialists and ensures the MRP set up for new items in the system which includes components, WIP and finished goods
Responsible for Bills of Material creation/completion (BOM) accuracy, scrap allowance, routing instructions, master lot control forms and placards for mater files
In PICK System: Prints initial Production Shop Orders for startup review and approvals. In SAP, ensures a start up review is done prior to production.
Organizes and notifies participants of new project start-up meetings to communicate expectations
Participates with New Project Implementation team for the (site) and participates in customer meetings and conference calls as needed
Direct contact to customer’s Materials Manager and change in material notifications
Confirms and ensure that the “change in materials” have been updated in the system and coordinate timing with the team including Supply Chain Manager indicating flow through or hard change
Ensures that critical set up and reporting of “ change in materials” is entered in the system and communicated to key stakeholders
Coordinate the change in material timing by monitoring forecast changes
Review scheduling material shortage report daily and responsible for working with the team on incoming product delivery validation
Actively manages inventory aging, date code variances and inventory reduction plans to ensure team engagement and minimize Company exposure
Responsible for making sure that inactive inventory is addressed and disposition is done timely throughout the team following standard work
Participate in Scrap Meetings and working with Inventory Specialist to verify of incoming shortages
Monitor /track vendor compliance and act on those underperforming and addresses performance improvement
Manage the Sales Samples coordination of materials with the team and updates to the customer working with commercialization partners
Manages material shortage reporting and problem-solving actions with customers and suppliers
Reports Inventory KPIs internally and externally
Works on inventory reductions plans with the Supply Chain Specialists and monitors success against the targets
Ensures that material order cycle, MOQ, and safety stock are revisited on regular basis and adjusted per the demand
Other responsibilities as directed by facility Supply Chain Manager and or Director.