Materials Manager

This role offers a range of $71,000 to $85,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on qualifications such as experience, education, certifications, and skills, as well as geographic considerations.

We are seeking a Material Manager to work at one of our facilities. A Material Manager: manages the flow of materials into and out of the plant(s) and associated warehouses; monitors purchasing practices and order management, including vendor consignments; and coordinates with the shipping department to ensure accurate on time receipt and delivery of goods to support plant service levels. They also take ownership of all inventories and related practices by maintaining best practices, leading PI initiatives, and creating awareness across INX International around key metrics to foster improvement. As a Material Manager, you will be responsible for:

Reviewing SAP material master data for completeness and integrity to ensure adherence to INX policy and protocol

Managing warehousing standards as established by INX, including external warehousing as required

Ensuring the effective execution of material delivery and replenishment strategies to support the master schedule and inventory metric health

Supporting Procurement, Planning, Production, R&D, Legal, HR and Quality as needed

Addressing all concerns in a timely manner, including, but not limited to, material, equipment, and process

Meeting and exceeding warehouse sanitation, 5S and GMP requirements

Leading and/or participating on continuous improvement teams as required

Recommending improvements to reduce cost and drive productivity within the department while achieving corporate and site-specific goals

Managing work off and disposals with complete traceability

Maintaining steady communication with material vendors and internal stakeholders to best coordinate the flow of materials between sections, departments, or sites

Verifying or preparing records such as routing slips, material requisitions, and job orders as required

Owning the site(s) MRP process, reporting and inventory practices, including, but not limited to, purchase order mgmt., inventory levels, cycle counts, physical inventories, POV, SLOB, Non/Critical Availability and overall health across the inventory portfolio

Committing to participation in the TPM activities of the facility with a clear understanding of all KPI targets for their team, site and department

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or similar discipline or equivalent on-the-job work experience in materials management

Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes

Successful track record of utilizing problem solving methods to continuously improve quality, delivery, and cost performance

Leadership training or work experience that demonstrates leadership capability in cross-functional teams is a plus

Relevant certification in APICS, ISM or equivalent is a plus