Materials Manager

Alcom LLC•Sioux Falls, SD

10d

About The Position

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of material flow, maintaining control and accuracy over all goods inventory, including transactions, planning, warehousing, and receiving raw materials. The primary focus shall be related to the inventory control plan and internal materials movement, supporting the production plan.

Requirements

5 or more years of Materials Management experience
Proven experience with ERP/MRP and Warehouse/Inventory software in a manufacturing environment (experience with Genius ERP is considered a plus)
Proven experience with Lean training, 5S and best practice use
Advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated manager who enjoys challenges and working in a fast-paced, multi-shift environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business-related field preferred. Proven years of experience can be substituted for lack of degree.
Materials management certification (CPIM) is considered a plus but not required.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in this role within a manufacturing environment
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a leadership role
Highly organized, motivated and ability to work independently.
Strong knowledge of inventory control processes and warehouse layout
Exceptional problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Power BI experience is a plus.
Proficient with manufacturing ERP/MRP systems
Proven critical thinking skills and long term/strategic vision.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent leadership and guidance to all direct reports, including, but not limited to, setting expectations, adherence to KPI’s, training, and scheduling.
Maintain accurate records and accounting of all inventoried materials: raw components, outsourced subassemblies, OEM products, finished goods.
Manage and supervise all inventory staff (receiving, cycle counters, materials handlers)
Ensure all inventoried materials are kept secure, well protected, and organized.
Timely and accurate picking and kitting for production of subassemblies, assemblies, and finished goods
Timely stocking of all inbound inventory materials under a 24-hour dock to stock KPI
Manage daily inventory cycle counts, identify, and reconcile all discrepancies (shortages, overages, incorrect parts)
Oversee month end and year-end inventory programs.
Accurate generation and filing of all required receiving documents daily, as well as capturing internal inventory movement.
Ensure accurate receipt of inventory, material transactions are accurately recorded in the company’s Inventory System (Genius)
Proactively identify and correct errors, omissions, and inaccuracies of data in the Inventory System
Proactively improve and/or create procedures for the efficient and smooth operation of the materials flow and consumption during the production process.
Ensure the effective and correct utilization of the Inventory System by all staff in the Materials group and provide training as needed.
Implement and follow established best practice procedures on incoming materials related to inspections.
Coordinate, with the assistance of the Engineering department, the transition to manufacturing of new products and changes to existing products with materials requirements that are aligned with seasonal product demand.
Develops improved reporting to drive the overall management of both planning and warehousing.