Reporting to the Director, Operations, the Manager, Materials drives Blackline Safety's Materials team to world class performance in all aspects of planning, sustaining procurement, inventory control, and material handling.
Key Responsibilities- Direct inventory control, procurement, receiving, and material handling operations.
- Manage production planning and scheduling based on demand forecasts.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels to meet customer delivery timelines.
- Strategically plan material capacity and layout for 3x growth over 3 years, recommending capital equipment and storage solutions with ROI analysis.
- Implement MRP functionality within Blackline's NetSuite ERP system.
- Consolidate multiple inventory systems (NetSuite, ASM Material Manager, Line Manager).
- Collaborate with global distribution centers to set min/max levels and meet lead times.
- Configure location-based put-away functionality in ERP system.
- Integrate future material management systems (carousels, smart racking) with ERP and SMT software.
- Define and communicate KPI metrics for Materials team performance.
- Provide real-time build availability status and new product implementation timelines.
- Review, design, and implement SMT kitting process improvements, including capital equipment investments.
- Optimize SMT component consignment programs to ensure stock availability.
- Partner with procurement to right-size inbound shipments for quantity and packaging efficiency.
About You - Minimum 5 years' of operations experience, ideally 5 years of leadership experience
- Post-Secondary certification in Supply Chain Management, Business Operations, or other applicable area preferred
- APICS, SCMP, or PMAC certification (or in the process of acquiring) is an asset
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP system, including setup, configuration, data migration, reporting, and workflow customization to support financial, operational, or CRM processes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information to stakeholders
- Superior organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accurate data management, process documentation, and flawless execution of multiple concurrent responsibilities
- Proven time management skills with a strong track record of meeting deadlines under pressure, effectively balancing competing priorities while maintaining high-quality deliverables
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks strategically and delegate appropriately to team members, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring timely project completion
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Total Rewards At Blackline Safety, we offer more than just a job-we offer a career with purpose. Our Total Rewards offerings are designed to support the diverse needs of our global workforce and vary based on employment type and location. They may include:
- Competitive base salary and annual compensation review
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits*
- Mental health and wellness support
- Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work model for eligible positions
- Paid vacation, personal and sick days*
- Professional development opportunities
- Education funding
- A collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven culture
- Exclusive access to perks and discounts
- A flexible 'Dress for Your Day' environment
*Eligibility and coverage vary by employment type and region.
