Mgr, Corp Materials Mgmt

Job description

SUMMARY: Directs and manages the Central Materials Management (CMM) team that has the responsibility for the timely procurement of production materials and MRO supplies to meet the daily production needs for all Pella Corporation Manufacturing plants. Bridges the gap between strategic sourcing and tactical execution of the procurement process. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Develops and executes the overall strategy for improving the CMM function while supporting the vision of Pella’s Supply Chain team of an efficient, data driven supply chain. Responsible for the identification, development and implementation of programs, systems, policies and procedures that support the Supply Chain vision. Provide a direct communication link with manufacturing on new product introductions, corporate initiatives, PDSN and NA promotions, etc Provides leadership and direction to the CMM team in their efforts to support the total life cycle of Pella’s product. Focuses on waste reduction such as the elimination of manual processes, increasing auto-release, and reducing stockroom outages. Responsible for developing a consistent process to tra...