Materials Manager

Job description

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. - M...