Materials Manager

ALL WEATHER ARCHITECTURAL ALUMINUM INC•Vacaville, CA

8d•$80 - $120

About The Position

The Materials Manager is responsible for all material planning, purchasing, receiving, storage, and control of raw material, WIP, and finished goods. Purchasing and production control of the manufacturing facility. They are responsible for ensuring appropriate levels of materials are available and properly controlled.

Requirements

Ability to manage others, delegate responsibility and provide support
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to gain the respect and confidence of other team members
Have a high level of energy, positive attitude, and possess a selfless attitude for the benefit of the company
Must contribute to the company and the profession in a meaningful, substantive way
Must demonstrate a clear talent for understanding, motivating and inspiring our clients, consultants, and staff
Must be an integral and recognizable part of the company reputation and image
Synthesizes complex or diverse information, collects and researches data, uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
Manages difficult or emotional customer situations, responds promptly to customer needs, solicits customer feedback to improve service, responds to request for service and assistance.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyses information skillfully, develop alternative solutions, work well in group problem solving situations, uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Approach others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position, accepts responsibility for own actions and follows through on commitments.
Follow policies and procedures, completed administrative task correctly and on time, support company goals and values.
Be an effective communicator: speak clearly and persuasively in position or negative situations, listen to understand, respond well to questions, write clearly and informatively, and demonstrate group presentation skills.
4 plus years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency with computer operations (ERP, MS Word & Excel, and Outlook)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in a related field or equivalent
Just In Time (J.I.T.) inventory management knowledge preferred
Demonstrated success in working capital and stock out reduction
Working knowledge of basic cost accounting and forecasting COM impacts.
Background in manufacture production level loading and pinwheel scheduling preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads planning, procurement, and material functions including shipping and receiving, stockroom, and inventory control.
Develops and manages MRP and ERP systems implementations.
Coordinates resolution of material related issues with the appropriate departments and/or suppliers to endure availability of required materials.
Monitors and manages supplier performance
Communicates performance issues and manages significant problem areas to ensure improvements.
Supports group objectives for material cost reduction, Supplier ODT, inventory reduction, supplier quality, and supplier lead times.
Ensures inventory control techniques, procedures, and best practices are followed
Coordinates with other functional groups as needed.
Advises management on long- and short-term supply chain strategies.
Performs supervisory responsibilities including, but not limited to: interviewing, hiring, training, appraising performance, and addressing complaints or concerns; resolving problems.
Directly supervises employees within the Purchasing/Receiving/Scheduling departments.
Keeps other related duties as assigned by management.