Materials Manager (Weekend)

Assurant•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 manages the materials lifecycle from procurement through distribution, maintains optimal inventory levels, and develops strategies to reduce costs while preserving quality and continuity of supply. This is achieved by developing lean processes and procedures that meet internal and external customer requirements and leading Inventory Control resources through clear communication of responsibilities and goals. This is an onsite position at the company’s Irving, Texas facility. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a business-related or other 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; Oracle knowledge is preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Great Plains.
Extensive strategic and tactical inventory control leadership experience; results-oriented, high-energy, high-urgency approach and openness to effective change.
Ability to manage frequent customer interactions, interruptions, and reprioritization based on customer needs; work under deadlines; think creatively; manage multiple projects simultaneously; and make decisions with varying levels of information.
Working knowledge of Visio.
Ability to understand and interact on IT issues related to business processes and system changes.
Knowledge of inventory and warehousing procedures.
Experience in manufacturing, automation, electronics, systems integration, lifecycle 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, oversee completion, monitor KPIs, manage labor efficiency and headcount, and mentor and coach leaders.
Ensure adherence to company policies and process standards, maintain employee morale, and oversee training for new and existing department staff.
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 and task completion rates and percentages accurately.
Develop and use reporting to ensure service-level agreements (SLAs) 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 to foster relationships and manage business change and growth.
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 on such matters.
Develop function-specific orientation and training programs for area personnel.
Establish standards for effective job performance and evaluate subordinates against those standards.