Materials Manager

Directs the forecasting, receipt, storage, and movement of all material goods. Through subordinate supervisors, coordinates with other departments to ensure the timely flow of materials within an established timeframe. Makes recommendations for process improvements and oversees freight bills to ensure cost-effectiveness. Develops and monitors inventory control systems to ensure adequate supply and sufficient movement of materials. The Materials Manager position is responsible to manage all aspects of materials flow and to maintain control and accuracy over all materials, including all transactions, procurement, planning, scheduling, physical inventories, cycle counts, stocking levels and cost to ensure that Graver’s inventory assets are protected at the Honeoye Falls, NY location. Identify processes and procedures that need improvement and facilitate the required changes.

Responsibilities

Directs the forecasting, receipt, storage, and movement of all material goods; Coordinates with other departments to ensure the timely flow of materials within an established timeframe; Makes recommendations for process improvements and oversees freight bills to ensure cost-effectiveness; Develops and monitors inventory control systems; Manages all aspects of materials flow and maintains control and accuracy over all materials; Executes MRP planning activities and reviews supply requirements; Establishes and maintains safety stock levels, reorder points and planning parameters; Monitors inventory turns, days on hand and inventory value; Leads cycle count programs and annual physical inventories; Coordinates with suppliers and purchasing personnel to ensure timely material availability; Tracks supplier delivery, quality and responsiveness metrics; Maintains ERP lead times and planning parameters; Develops inventory, delivery and planning KPI reports; Leads PFEP, Kanban and pull-system initiatives; Serves as primary liaison between Operations, Sales, Customer Service, Engineering, Quality and Purchasing; Supports S&OP and demand planning processes; Supports new product introductions, engineering changes and product phase-outs; Communicates supply chain risks and delivery issues to leadership

Requirements

Results Driven; Excellent Decision-Making Skills; Technical Capacity; Meets Deadlines; Organizational Skills; Strong Problem Solving/Analysis Skills; Strong Time Management Skills; Ability to develop teamwork and cooperation; Strong communication and presentation skills; Advanced ERP/MRP proficiency; 5-8 years of experience in production planning, materials management, inventory control, purchasing or supply chain within a manufacturing environment; Experience using ERP/MRP systems required

Nice to have

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business or related discipline (equivalent experience considered); Experience with S&OP, forecasting and inventory management preferred; APICS/ASCM certification preferred; Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kanban or PFEP experience preferred; Industrial filtration, engineered products, or process manufacturing experience preferred

Benefits

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription); Group Life and AD&D Insurance; Voluntary Group Insurance (Life, AD&D, LTD); Flexible Spending Account (FSA); 401(k) Plan; Pension Plan; Paid Vacation; Paid Company Holidays; 401k matching