Materials Manager

Lockwood Industries, LLC dba Fralock•Milpitas, CA

1d•$135,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

Fralock is an engineered solutions provider of specialty components and subassemblies using advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications. We develop and manufacture custom integrated solutions. Established in 1967, we are a critical solutions provider to Fortune 500 corporations, government, and targeted OEMs in a variety of industries including Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, Medical and Life Science, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, Electronics, and Energy. Fralock is headquartered in Valencia, CA with manufacturing locations located throughout Northern and Southern California. VISION To be recognized by our customers as a leading solutions provider of proprietary engineered advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications. MISSION To create value, profitably grow, and share our success with all stakeholders. CULTURE Respect – We treat others the way they want to be treated. Integrity – We practice a high standard of ethics in our business dealings with customers, suppliers and employees. Responsiveness – We have a sense of urgency in responding to internal and external requests and work proactively to solve problems. Excellence/Competence – We empower our people to continuously improve and execute high quality work. Teamwork – We work together to achieve Fralock business objectives by communicating at a high level, by listening and having clarity in our expectations of one another. Individual Accountability and Personal Responsibility – We do what we have committed to do when we committed to doing it. Continuous Improvement across all segments of the company This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR (which generally means (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.

Requirements

Commitment to excellence and high standards.
Excellent communication, teamwork, project management, and presentation skills.
Excellent leadership/management and business acumen skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with individuals at all levels.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific method.
Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
Self-starter with demonstrated ability to achieve results and respond to change.
Fluent in ERP software, MRP, Scheduling and Planning systems, MS Office.
Demonstrated track record of developing & executing sourcing strategies with documented sustained ROI improvements.
Strong negotiation skills and demonstrated applied techniques.
Able to compute, analyze, compile, compare and coordinate data and processes.
APICS CPIM certification completed or in process
7 or more years of experience in a manufacturing operation with demonstrated working knowledge and experience in procurement, production control, and supplier management.
5 years minimum of Supervision
Valid driver's license and insurance
Acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

APICS Certification
Fluent with M2M MRP/ERP system
Knowledge of military and commercial specifications and standards
Lean manufacturing /six sigma training and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads end-to-end materials management to include (procurement, inventory, logistics, and warehousing) for a ~150-employee manufacturing facility.
Ensures supply continuity to the Master Production Schedule, optimizes inventory, drives supplier performance, and partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to meet site OTIF, cost, and cash goals, cost, and on-time delivery.
Responsible for materials/purchasing, warehouse/shipping & receiving (15–25 FTEs depending on footprint).
Strategic ownership of material readiness, inventory control, and ERP/MRP data integrity.
Accountable for inventory turns, days of supply, excess & obsolete (E&O), and supplier OTD/quality.
Drive cost-down (PPV), key contributor to working capital, and customer OTD targets.
Lead, manage and supervise the Production Control, Procurement and Warehouse/Shipping functions and personnel and coordinate with senior management of other functions in the design, development, implementation, and day to day support of the execution of world class materials policies, processes and systems.
Receive input from Sales, Customer Service, Procurement and Engineering and create a plan to ensure the company meets customer demand while minimizing on-hand inventory.
Ensure there is adequate sprint capacity for rapid product development, strategic expedites and similar work, as well as spikes in demand.
Establish and manage performance metrics and dashboards. Identify, measure, and document cost savings goals, objectives and plans to realize opportunities and achieve cost reduction targets.
Develop and implement an effective supply chain strategy in support of company business objectives including leveraging all direct material purchases, generating year over year material cost improvements and developing a "Total Landed Cost" tool.
Refine the Supplier Performance Management system and work closely with key suppliers to achieve superior levels of performance in quality, delivery, cost management and service across multiple product lines.
Lead, on a weekly basis, production schedule meetings with the manufacturing, customer service, engineering, procurement, production control, program management and quality personnel.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Department Manager/Supervisor