Material Manager (Paid relocation)

Provision People

Shreveport, LA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Inventory Costs, Inventory Management, Inventory Turns, Kanban, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Cost, Materials Management, Negotiation Skills, Oracle Applications, Oracle ERP, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Purchasing/Procurement, Six Sigma, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning

LOCATION

Shreveport, LA

POSTED

1 day ago

Summary:

Our award-winning client is seeking a Material Manager to join their team. Join our team as a Materials Management Lead and ensure a smooth flow of materials for efficient production! In this leadership role, you'll manage a team of buyers and planners, negotiate with suppliers, and implement strategies to minimize costs and maximize inventory turns.

Responsibilities:

Manage and control material requirements to meet production demands while minimizing carrying costs.
Supervise and guide buyer/planners, ensuring timely receipt of materials for efficient manufacturing.
Support supplier activity, and negotiations, and resolve cost, delivery, quality, and invoice issues.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to negotiate with suppliers and reduce manufacturing costs.
Implement Lean principles and leverage Six Sigma to optimize inventory management processes.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Master's a plus).
Lean experience (required).
Six Sigma experience (highly desirable).
Experience with Oracle ERP system (highly desirable).
Min-Max and Kanban planning expertise (required).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Material Manager (Paid relocation)

Provision People

Shreveport, LA

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