Materials Manager-Direct Hire
Our client in Louisville, Kentucky is hiring a Materials Manager with current or prior Ford Experience. This is a Direct-hire full-time opportunity with the company and includes a competitive compensation package. Relocation assistance is available if needed.
Overview:
The Materials Manager directs and coordinates the activities of personnel engaged in movement and distribution of raw materials, equipment, machinery and supplies in and out of the plant. Additionally, directs and administers the production schedule, inventory / warehouse control, warehousing, shipping, logistics and customer service. Supervisory responsibility for the Master Scheduler, Material Analyst, Customer Service Analyst and Warehouse Supervisor. Responsible for maintaining hourly payroll through the payroll system. Respond to issues and requests to ensure no impact to delivery ratings. Issue, monitor, change and distribute weekly production schedules. Work with Material Analyst to file customer/supplier claims and arrange disposal of materials. Ensure customer web-sites are monitored and updated as mandated by the customer. Support and facilitate, with Material Analyst, supplier discussions to support production and customer schedules. Review customer systems to analyze data and make corrections/updates as required as well as back up and support any materials team member when required.
Responsibilities:
- Own and drive day to day delivery, inventory, shipping issues
- Prepare procedures and work instructions regarding material control systems
- Lead and perform material planning activities from raw materials to finished goods
- Leads, coordinates in conjunction with Finance and all departments preparation and execution of Physical Inventory
- Lead and support standard metrics
- Develop a plan and system to monitor safety stocks, min / max levels, storage locations, material flow, etc.
- Develops and installs clerical and office procedures and practices, and studies workflow, sequence of operations, and office arrangement to determine expediency of installing new or improved office machines/software
- Lead month-end close activities, including inventory reconciliation, receipts, adjustments, etc.
- Lead and monitor cycle count frequency, accuracy, recounts, adjustments and investigation of issues until resolved
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field
- Eight years of experience as a Materials Supervisor or Manager or a related role
- Current or Previous Ford Experience Required
- APICS CPIM and CSCP are highly preferred
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Wages
- Paid Holidays & Vacation
- Medical & Rx Plans
- Dental & Vision Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life & Disability Coverage
- 401K with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.