OVERVIEWThe Materials Management Supervisor- MRO, reports to the Supply Chain Manager MRO and is responsible for appropriately managing site-specific maintenance repair and operation inventory for material movements, supply and demand, and Materials Management-MRO related projects. The Materials Management Supervisor- MRO will act (on a plant level) as a liaison between Procurement, Operations and Planning, and the Supplier base to communicate long-term inventory requirements and work with all groups to implement optimal strategies. Additionally, this role has responsibility for directly leading and managing a team of on-site personnel, coordinating as needed with outside locations to optimize warehouse inventories. This will include but is not limited to: stock counts, physical staging and stock movements, as well as MRP settings and inventory replenishment for assigned plant(s).
REQUIRED EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university plus 3-5 years of work experience in a progressively responsible fulfillment, inventory, or production planning role
- At least 1 year of experience utilizing an ERP system in a supply chain/fulfilment capacity
- Supervisory experience is highly preferred
- Knowledge of process improvement and future fulfillment strategies is preferred
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES- Regulates MRO inventory in order to meet plant needs, shutdowns, projects, and repairs
- Works with other plant Materials Management folks to coordinate shared inventory
- Responsible for assuring posting of goods movements (goods receipts, transfers, consumption, adjustments etc.)
- Controls the movement and physical assignment of inventory around the warehouse including quarantined, supplier returns and point of issue
- Completes physical inventory counts (according to ABC Cycle and ad-hoc as needed)
- Troubleshoots and solves business process challenges that cause errors related to on-hand inventory, material movement, and invoice quantity errors
- Facilitates movements of obsolete and slow moving inventory
- Coordinates communications between Procurement, Operations, and Planning at a plant level, along with Corporate Accounts Payable
- Participates in regional and global supply chain improvement projects
- Ensures compliance with all aspects of safety related to warehouse contents and practices (housekeeping, layout improvement, material quarantine and operations)
- Develops standard operating procedures and work aid instructions for operational excellence
- Coordinates trials for new material specifications and/or new suppliers
- Form and foster key relationships with the engineering and maintenance leadership
- Performs other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES- Manages a team of 3-10 direct reports (both union and non-union)
- Conducts daily, weekly and monthly operational and planning meetings with direct reports to keep them informed of current problems, changes and new developments in the department and company
- Completes payroll approvals and scheduling for hourly employees
- Monitors work productivity and recommends and implements changes to improve work productivity
- Plans and monitors workload for timely and accurate completion of tasks
- Coordinates workflow and procedures to maximize service
- Coaches and counsels direct reports on performance issues
- Completes annual and semi-annual (where appropriate) performance appraisals for all direct reports in a timely manner and meets with staff to discuss and deliver the final appraisal
- Arranges for cross training of team to maximize productivity and provide coverage of all functions
- Counsels direct reports on educational and job opportunities which will enhance their career development
- Administers all policies and procedures set forth by the company
- Aligns management practices according to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements pertaining to direct or indirect reports
ESSENTIAL ABILITIES & CRITICAL SKILLS- Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
- Ability to recognize areas for Continuous Improvement strategies; recommends CI strategies to Supervisor
- Ability to understand internal demands as they relate to the purchase/stocking levels of goods and services for the business
- Ability to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers and foster strong, open lines of communication across all levels of the organization
- Ability to utilize ERP information and analyze results
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary business information at all times
- Ability to effectively manage time, including the ability to prioritize, work within assigned deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively to accomplish organizational objectives
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining quality & accuracy standards
- Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, and Copilot on an Intermediate Level
- Understanding of PowerBI, AI, and automation technologies (desireable)
- Material Requirements Planning (Intermediate)
- Analytical Thinking (Intermediate)
- Inventory Management (Intermediate)
- Enterprise Resource Planning/SAP (Intermediate)
- Supply Chain Management (Intermediate)
- Products & Marketplace (Intermediate)
- Customer Service Orientation (Intermediate)
TRAVEL- Up to 15% travel; primarily domestic
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES- Leadership- Ability to effectively guide or direct other individuals towards the achievement of organizational objectives by establishing vision and direction and leveraging utilizing skills such as communication and coaching.
- Acting with Integrity: Clearly states goals and beliefs; lets people know his/her true intentions; does what he she said they would do; follows through on commitments; Understands and follows company policies
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner; tailors message to fit the interests and needs of the audience; delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling to the listener
- Energy & Initiative: Takes action on his/her own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked; asserts one's influence over events to achieve goals
- Teamwork & Collaboration: Working effectively with others to achieve a desired outcome
- Judgment & Decision-Making: Bases decisions on a systematic review of relevant facts and information; avoids making assumptions or rushing to judgment; provides clear rationale for decisions
- Working with Ambiguity: Achieves forward progress in the face of poorly defined situations and/or unclear goals; able to work effectively with limited or partial information.
- Accountability: Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his/her actions and their consequences both good and bad.
- Customer Orientation: Addressing internal and/or external customer needs by providing and delivering professional, helpful, high quality service and support
- Continuous Learning: Demonstrates ambition and desire to move forward in his/her career; engages others in discussions about career development; seeks feedback on ways to increase his/her performance; takes advantage of opportunities to build new skills and capabilities
SALARY PAY RANGE: $62,500-$115,500
The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate's qualifications and prior experience
