Supply Chain - Materials Manager

NEWAGE INDUSTRIES INC•Southampton, PA

152d

About The Position

This position will direct and coordinate all aspects of the Materials Management function including materials planning, strategy, and project initiatives, as well as all related forecasting activities. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of personnel engaged in the above activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain, logistics or business degree required; leadership experience in lieu of formal education will be considered
10 or more years combined experience in all 3 areas of production scheduling, demand planning, and materials management, with some management experience in those areas
Strong understanding of supply chain fundamentals.
Demonstrated knowledge of the operations management of a manufacturing and distribution company.
Experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Knowledge of extrusion and injection molding processes.
Strong Excel, Power Point and Power Bi skills

Nice To Haves

APICS supply chain/Lean Six Sigma certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

Analyze forecast and sales data. Determine appropriate reorder points, work order creation, and corresponding inventory levels for all stock and non-stock items to maximize product availability at the lowest total cost to the company.
Establish, maintain, and continuously analyze appropriate EOQ quantities and safety stock levels. Continuously differentiate the classes of stocked and non-stocked inventory including raw materials, components, work in process and finished goods.
Balance inventory levels to support company and strategic sales initiatives and overall customer service, while maximizing Inventory turns and limiting shelf-life scrap and E&O. Manage the valuation of such products. Collaborate with sales, product management and operations regarding prevention or disposition of such material. Identify and manage issues accordingly.
Manage work order process for all work centers as directed by scheduling team.
Manage outside fabrication/production with assigned subcontractor(s) and the movement of material and/or product to/from the subcontractor.
Continuously track and report on fill rate and inventory levels through data analysis. Measures progress against established standards of performance. Analyzes all relevant data, recommending changes for all production and inventory optimization along with strategic sourcing initiatives. Report progress continuously during monthly SIOP process
Identify products and processes that are not supporting efficient production and communicate such information to sales and operations.
Manage MRO purchase requests via Purchase Request Portal: Maintain acceptable inventory levels of clean room supplies
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training personnel; assigning and directing work responsibilities and priorities; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Create and review respective work instructions via Compliance Quest
Create and review respective work instructions via Compliance Quest
Facilitate corporate furniture buying in accordance with aesthetic and quality standards
Perform other duties as assigned