Materials Manager

Full-time - Mid Level

Grants Pass, OR

About the position

The Materials Manager will develop a dynamic, end-to-end materials strategy for the facility, which includes collaboration with many areas of the business to improve sourced material quality, develop supplier capabilities and deploy best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead all internal Materials management activities including ordering, delivery, storage, etc.
• Communicate with Operations on shortages, anticipated shortages, expediting status, etc.
• Provide vision, direction and focus to direct reports and actively support their development
• Develop and manage a materials strategy for the facility including risk mitigation strategies
• Key leader in the physical inventory process and inventory accuracy
• Assist the Sourcing & Logistics teams to provide the lowest total cost solution
• Communicate with Sourcing on issues relating to supplier performance: billing, receiving, and quality
• Meet new product introduction objectives (timing, quality, and system set up)
• Perform various materials-related projects, duties and analysis as assigned
• Responsible for Materials KPIs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field is required
• 7+ years of Supply Chain or Operations Management experience preferred
• Prior leadership experience and exhibits strong leadership skills
• Prior experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes is required
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
• APICS certification is highly preferred
• Demonstrated project management skills