Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $110,000.00 - $120,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Flexible Schedule
performance bonuses
Job Description
The hiring company specializes in supply chain management and procurement services, catering to both Marshalltown and Des Moines vendor-managed inventory. This well-established firm prides itself on delivering seamless operations in procurement, inventory management, and logistical planning to maintain an efficient and reliable supply chain. Their expertise and dedication to supply management position them as a trusted partner to their clients, ensuring that goods move smoothly from raw materials to finished products, and customer demands are met promptly and consistently.
This role, Materials Manager, holds a pivotal position within the organization, responsible for overseeing all facets of supply chain and procuremen... Show More
This role, Materials Manager, holds a pivotal position within the organization, responsible for overseeing all facets of supply chain and procuremen... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferably in supply management, logistics, business, or related field or at least 5 years supplier relationship management experience as buyer, logistics, or program manager
- At least 5 years experience in materials management preferably in manufacturing or warehouse setting with raw materials, forecasting, production processes, quality control, and cost management
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work, and adhere to safe work practices in continuous improvement environment
- Lean Manufacturing or APICS/CPIM certification is a plus
- Experience and competence with MS Office products including Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and inventory best practices
- Experience in warehouse or production environment preferred
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in supply management, logistics, business, or related field preferred
- At least 5 years experience in materials management in manufacturing or warehouse environments
- Experience with raw materials, forecasting, production processes, quality control, and cost management
- Competence with MS Office products including Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and inventory best practices
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-speed environments
- Experience in warehouse or production environment preferred
- Lean Manufacturing or APICS/CPIM certification is a plus
- Prior supplier relationship management experience as buyer, logistics, or program manager
Job Duties
- Lead and manage all material planning, purchasing, forecasting, and logistics
- Monitor daily operations of the supply chain to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery
- Create and maintain inventory forecasts based on sales and customer data
- Manage new part setup including pricing and supplier information
- Provide customer support with efficient communication on order status
- Manage inventory levels to balance stock adequacy and minimize waste
- Ensure suppliers meet quality and delivery standards
- Quote, evaluate, negotiate, and select carriers for shipments
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve invoice and shipment issues
- Manage Bill of Materials and create work orders for kitting and assembly
- Document import paperwork for customs clearance
- Monitor supply chain KPIs and work with suppliers on improvements
- Manage inbound logistics with cost-effective transport modes
- Develop master schedules aligned with client priorities and production capabilities
- Evaluate customer change requests and their impact
- Collaborate with operations on labor and priority orders
- Identify schedule disruptions and develop contingency plans
- Monitor production scheduling adherence and report discrepancies
- Analyze client schedule changes and communicate impacts
- Implement process improvements for scheduling and delivery efficiency
- Assess production specifications and warehouse capacity for project completion
- Process and manage orders ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Expedite orders to meet master schedule and customer deadlines
- Coordinate kitting work to fully utilize labor
- Support client meetings for new part adoption and approvals
- Monitor vendor price change requests and communicate with clients
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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