Sr. Manager, Materials Management - Memphis

xAI•Memphis, MS

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Materials Management leads day-to-day materials management operations supporting data center operations and the construction and operation of large supercomputer clusters. The role is responsible for meeting customer expectations and improving inventory performance through accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement. The manager develops strategy, business metrics, and goals; oversees fulfillment, distribution, and storage operations; and leads a multilevel organization of hourly and salaried employees supporting 24/7 operations across four shift patterns. The position is based onsite in Memphis, Tennessee; remote work is not considered. Domestic travel may be required up to 20% as needed.

Requirements

Advanced degree and 4+ years of experience in one or more of the listed fields; or a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in one or more of the listed fields; or 10+ years of experience in one or more of the listed fields. The experience fields listed are material or production planning, purchasing, distribution, operations or supply chain management, material cost control, and master production scheduling.
Must be able to work all shifts, extended hours, and/or weekends as needed.
Ability to provide 24x7 on-call support in emergency situations.
Must work onsite in Memphis, Tennessee; remote work is not considered.
Position may require domestic travel up to 20% as needed.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying.

Nice To Haves

Organized and self-driven, with the ability to work independently with little direction.
APICS certification, CPIM or CSCP, desired.
Excellent communication and team-building skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, maintain on-time project completion, handle varied challenges, and work with diverse contacts.
Ability to adapt to abrupt changes in strategy.
Experience in an aerospace, aviation, or automotive manufacturing environment.
Previous experience with capital planning and management.
Innovative and forward-looking approach to driving continuous improvement.
Computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project.

Responsibilities

Support and maintain operational targets and objectives for fulfillment, distribution, and storage centers.
Develop organizational strategy, business metrics, and goals based on business processes, procedures, and needs.
Manage a multilevel organization of hourly and salaried employees across four shift patterns supporting 24/7 operations.
Assess employee performance, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, and address recurring issues through corrective actions, performance improvement plans, or discipline.
Lead by example, seek feedback from all organizational levels, and motivate employees to achieve strong results.
Monitor and improve operations to maintain a safe work environment, with a goal of zero annual OSHA recordables.
Ensure storage practices maintain product quality and meet AS9100 and customer flow-down requirements.
Manage operations to provide high levels of customer service and adapt to business needs.
Identify and lead cost-saving and optimization opportunities, including internal and external cost reductions.
Drive projects and process changes to maintain distribution center rates year over year.
Monitor shelf-life storage and ensure proper stock rotation using FIFO.
Ensure appropriate environmental controls are in place based on stored material requirements.
Manage storage of non-SpaceX part numbers, including internal and external storage.
Monitor and develop employees, ensure they are appropriately challenged and meeting standards, and find ways to motivate them to exceed expectations.
Adapt operations to changing organizational needs.
Provide 24x7 on-call support in emergency situations.
Work onsite in Memphis and travel domestically up to 20% as needed.