Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is currently looking to hire a Materials Manager in our Gadsden, AL plant. In this role, the Materials Manager is responsible for executing the materials plan through strategic supplier relationships and a team of direct reports.
What You'll Do:Planning/Scheduling: - Effectively plan and schedule to meet production/customer demand
- Fulfill, monitor and set safety stock levels to meet delivery targets and inventory reduction goals
- Oversee fulfillment/expediting of inter-company requirements
- Oversee creation/distribution and maintenance of adequate work orders
- Ensure all materials are available for successful execution on shop floor
Purchasing: - Oversee all daily procurement activities needed to fulfill production demand
- Maintain sufficient raw material stocking levels to protect production and customer schedules
- Establish and enforce procedures to ensure proper recording, storage and tracking
- Oversee MRO/expense procurement
- Work with suppliers concerning forecasted needs/supply pipeline integrity
Inventory: - Responsible for cycle count program fulfillment
- Effective material disposition of obsolete and slow-moving material
- Responsible for control of all appropriate transactional integrity, procedures and policies
- Plan and lead the execution of semi-annual physical inventory
Logistics: - Oversee ordering and receipt of shipments in compliance with all regulations
- Coordinate deliveries and cost saving efforts
- Effective communication/scheduling of inbound with logistics providers
Receiving:- Responsible for directing receiving personnel and function
- Ensure all delivery receipts and put away processes are being executed accurately and timely
- Ensure that all picking is competed and accurately entered
Supervisory and Managerial Responsibilities: - Directly supervise raw materials planning, scheduling of, purchasing, and receiving functions
- Collaborate with Customer Service and Planning/Scheduling to improve manufacturing flow
- Collaborate and ensure alignment with the Director of Supply Chain for TRMS corporate
What You'll Need:- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or other related discipline
- 7+ years of successful supervisory experience
- Excellent leadership skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word and Outlook
- Ability to read/interpret blueprints, drawings, or other technical material
- Ability to communicate effectively and work well in a team-based environment
- Excellent attention to detail
- Highly organized and process driven
- Dedicated to the pursuit of continuous improvement
- APICS certification is a plus
