Materials Manager

Materials Manager

The Materials Manager's role is to manage, coach, and lead a logistics team (material handlers, shippers, receivers,

and expeditors) and material planner(s) to ensure KPIs are achieved in a pro-associate environment. Key functions are determining how much and what type of materials and products to hold where in the supply chain which includes: managing inventory control, warehouse, distribution and replenishment plans. Holds overall responsibility for all logistics operations ensuring customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Review daily inventory activity to ensure targets are on track to be met.
• Manage, monitor, and report Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) for the materials department.
• Lead and develop the materials team, driving accountability and high performance.
• Improve existing processes and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support production and supply chain needs.
• Supporting the development of integrated warehousing strategies that align with the team's long-term plans, ensuring sustainable competitive advantages.
• Monitor and manage working capital while ensuring no production interruption.
• Monitor and maintain warehouse utilization and management.
• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.
• Establish and maintain budgets, targets, and objectives that meet overall business goals.
• Ensure delivery on time as per customer request.
• Work closely with scheduling to prevent shortage issue.
• Plan or implement efficient outbound/inbound material flow management systems to reduce manpower requirements, increase customer shipment accuracy, meet production requirements, and allow for FIFO.
• Track and address recurring process, system and human resource issues and work toward viable solutions.
• Communicates with and coaches all Logistics and planning associates to ensure compliance with all plant, and Occupational Health and Safety policies.
• Performs all duties of a manager as outlined in the Internal Responsibilities section of the AirBoss Health & Safety program manual.
• Participate in monthly safety talks.
• Audit plant systems for compliance to safety regulations, ISO9000 standards and plant policy.
• Communicate company policy, decisions, and change positively and directly.
• Audit and administer the constructive discipline system with fairness and consistency.
• Manage and execute projects related to warehouse optimization, material flow improvements, or system/process.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills:

• Related education/experience in warehouse management and material flow.
• Minimum of five years of experience in supply chain environment (preferably in a warehouse, logistics, transportation, or distribution).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Proven leadership experience with a focus on accountability and team. development Knowledge of relevant employment legislation.
• Familiarity with Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in implementing and sustaining change.
• Continuous improvement mind-frame.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Material flow analysis experience.
• Strong attention to detail.