Material Manager

The Material Manager will be responsible for the organization, planning and management of all functions related to the management and call-off of raw materials, parts and accessories, and overseeing the warehouse and receiving areas.

Accountable for following KPis
- Inventory Value
- Inventory Turnover
- Obsolescence
- OTD (Inbound purchases)
- Logistics costs as % of sales
- Overdue Orders
- Order lead-times (purchase and delivery)
- Cycle Count
- Headcount

Duties & Responsibilities
- To identify and implement strategic process improvement opportunities and cost saving initiatives
- Work with Global Supply Chain Management to implement standardized practices for purchasing, planning and factory materials management that ensure effective use of inventory and logistics resources
- Defines and continuously improves the materials supply processes from all (3rd party and intercompany) vendors to the factory lines in a manner that eliminates non-value added activity and that supports a high efficiency production operation
- Liaises with site P&T, Manufacturing and QA to ensure achievement of supply chain objectives with respect to new suppliers, new products introduction, engineering change and product quality
- Continual enhance on warehouse management and receiving activities to ensure the most

effectives use of the resources and continuous reduction in logistics costs and storage cost
- Manage direct reports including performance management, corrective action, training and
- Other duties as required

You are authorized to act within the jurisdiction and capacity in your job scope to deliver the results/output expected of your job function.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

The Individual

**Education**:

- BS or MS required in Engineering or Science discipline. Professional certification (APICS, PMAC, CIPS, etc.) an advantage

**Experience**:

- A minimum of 10 years' experience in advanced supply chain and logistics methods within an advanced equipment manufacturing or re-manufacturing organization
- Demonstrable experience of the management of a factory supply chain or logistics function and evidence of the delivery of measurable improvement in
- Well-developed computer skills with high competency in use of all programs within MS Office Suite. Well-developed analytical skills with the experience of presenting complex logistics problems in a coherent and structured
- Demonstrable experience of the implementation and management of advanced factory planning and inventory management methods.
- Experience of operating with a lean factory environment.
- Experience of and well developed methodology in the management transformation projects or programs within a complex organizational
- Well-developed understanding of SAP and with specific detailed implementation, change and operation of the SD and MM modules

Knowledge/Skills:

- The ability to persistently pursue and achieve results. To look for process improvement and to embrace process change in order to drive the business forward. Actively create plans in order to hit or exceed targets
- The ability and experience necessary to make good judgment in an increasingly complex business by sourcing and analyzing information from within the business and from industry. Demonstrates an understanding of the implications their decisions have on the regional and global supply chain and other processes within the business
- The ability to inspire others to take action toward a common objective. The willingness to challenge others whilst considering their viewpoint and adapting their style to truly bring people with them
- The ability to clearly articulate goals for people to follow and effectively lead and manage the performance
- The ability to build an effective network of relationships both internally and An important skill for this role is to understand key regional stakeholders and their needs and to proactively manage important internal or external relationships
- The understanding of the commercial impact of changes and improvements to the regional supply chain. The ability to work closely with 3rd parties to achieve mutual benefit whilst remaining focused on delivery of commercial benefit for the region

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