Materials Manager

The Judge Group is searching for a Materials Manager to lead a key supply chaing funciton within their well-respected organization.  

Key Responsibilities:

Safety Leadership

• Champion safety as the top priority across all operations.

Inventory Management

• Design and implement strategies to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Monitor turnover rates, minimize excess stock, and prevent shortages.
• Leverage ERP/MRP systems to manage inventory and material usage.

Material Planning & Scheduling

• Align material planning with production targets.
• Collaborate with production and procurement teams to forecast needs.
• Ensure timely availability of materials to avoid production delays.
• Optimize supply-demand balance to reduce inventory costs.

Warehouse Oversight

• Indirectly manage warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, staging, and shipping.
• Establish best practices for warehouse safety, compliance, labeling, and organization.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure smooth material flow to production.

Procurement & Supplier Relations

• Identify and manage suppliers to obtain quality materials at competitive rates.
• Support contract negotiations and lead time optimization.
• Monitor supplier performance to meet quality, cost, and delivery standards.

Process Improvement & Cost Efficiency

• Identify and implement improvements in material flow and supply chain processes.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to enhance efficiency.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure adherence to industry regulations, safety, and company policies.
• Analyze inventory and supplier data to generate actionable insights.
• Provide strategic recommendations based on performance metrics.

Additional Duties

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
• Work in both office and manufacturing environments, with occasional travel (<10%) to suppliers or the Warwick, RI facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in materials management, supply chain, or procurement in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and inventory software (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma is a plus.

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