MATERIALS SUPERVISOR (Storeroom)

Salaried/Skilled Trades NSG Group•Ottawa, IL

About The Position

Essential Functions: Supports batch material scheduling and receiving to ensure a constant flow of material at all times. Directs all activities required to maintain sufficient inventories of all other raw materials, supplies, and maintenance items necessary for plant operations. Has the responsibility in all aspects of Storeroom and related activities for function regarding the disbursement, receiving, and storage of all Storeroom inventories. Analyze stock reorders for inventory accuracy, review min/max and reduce whenever possible to keep stores inventory at a minimum. Ensure Storeroom inventory does not exceed budget. Ensure all materials and services are received into the SAP system on a timely basis. Perform monthly physical counts of bagged raw materials and complete at least one full cycle inventory of stores per year. Work closely with engineers to identify obsolete stock and remove from inventory. Set up new Storeroom items into the SAP system as approved by the controller. Review and reconcile receiving discrepancies which cause blocked invoices due to quantity in SAP. Reports monthly batch and coatings usage. Establish an adequate internal control environment. Ensure J-Sox requirements are met. A physical inspection of goods is performed upon receipt. Raw materials and Air Products invoices are matched to goods receipt prior to sending to AP for payment. Ensure batch materials, coating materials, and critical spares, and consumables inventory are ordered and delivered in a timely manner to ensure production is not impaired. Ensure capital spares purchased are properly identified and set up in stores. Review capital spares when up for re-order with the engineers to ensure the part is a critical spare before the item is added to inventory. Maintain effective relations with vending machines and vendor managed inventory suppliers that will contribute to plant`s specific objectives to enhance the operation. Maintain an open and close communication line with corporate purchasing to ensure corporate purchases comply with procedure and with plant requirements. Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles Other duties as assigned. Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role: Passion for Excellence: Takes personal responsibility and ownership for achieving results & objectives. Demonstrates and fosters a sense of urgency, drive and personal commitment. Shows resilience by consistently displaying a positive outlook and responding resourcefully when faced with new challenges and demands. Steps forward to address difficult situations and performance issues in a timely and respectful manner. Challenges existing conditions by setting and achieving challenging goals & demonstrates strong commitment and accountability for results. Empower and Develop: Proactive in managing own self-development and learning activities. Reflects on and learns from experience. Reviews progress by providing support and guidance without undermining an individual’s full ownership of issues. Empowers work teams to take ownership in achieving business objectives and delegates work to the appropriate level. Promotes a learning culture through coaching, stretch opportunities, sharing expertise and providing honest and helpful feedback. Develop talent by identifying potential, determining talent gaps & guiding development. Customer Focus: Actively seeks to understand internal & external customer circumstances, problems, expectations and needs. Ensure that customer solutions, practices and procedures are designed and implemented to ensure customer satisfaction. Ensures that the customer perspective is the driving force behind business decisions and activities. Collaborate with customers to develop initiatives that are focused on mutual business success. Recognizes and seizes opportunities to build business with new and existing customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
3 to 5 years MRO storeroom management or industrial distribution experience (railway delivery experience a plus)
Knowledge of computerized procure to pay systems (SAP experience preferred)
PC proficiency with Microsoft Office software (strong Excel skills)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent planning and organizational skills
HazMat experience and certification a plus

Nice To Haves

Supervisory skills
Basic Accounting
Six Sigma or other Lean Manufacturing Certification – Greenbelt or above

Responsibilities

Supports batch material scheduling and receiving to ensure a constant flow of material at all times.
Directs all activities required to maintain sufficient inventories of all other raw materials, supplies, and maintenance items necessary for plant operations.
Has the responsibility in all aspects of Storeroom and related activities for function regarding the disbursement, receiving, and storage of all Storeroom inventories.
Analyze stock reorders for inventory accuracy, review min/max and reduce whenever possible to keep stores inventory at a minimum.
Ensure Storeroom inventory does not exceed budget.
Ensure all materials and services are received into the SAP system on a timely basis.
Perform monthly physical counts of bagged raw materials and complete at least one full cycle inventory of stores per year.
Work closely with engineers to identify obsolete stock and remove from inventory.
Set up new Storeroom items into the SAP system as approved by the controller.
Review and reconcile receiving discrepancies which cause blocked invoices due to quantity in SAP.
Reports monthly batch and coatings usage.
Establish an adequate internal control environment.
Ensure J-Sox requirements are met.
A physical inspection of goods is performed upon receipt.
Raw materials and Air Products invoices are matched to goods receipt prior to sending to AP for payment.
Ensure batch materials, coating materials, and critical spares, and consumables inventory are ordered and delivered in a timely manner to ensure production is not impaired.
Ensure capital spares purchased are properly identified and set up in stores.
Review capital spares when up for re-order with the engineers to ensure the part is a critical spare before the item is added to inventory.
Maintain effective relations with vending machines and vendor managed inventory suppliers that will contribute to plant`s specific objectives to enhance the operation.
Maintain an open and close communication line with corporate purchasing to ensure corporate purchases comply with procedure and with plant requirements.
Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
Other duties as assigned.