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Materials Manager

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 102,000 - 125,000 USD Annually
  • Develops and implements supply chain plans that affect the production, distribution, and inventory of finished products to enhance product flow.

  • Responsible for timely delivery of all production supplies with direct responsibilities for resin procurement, forecasting, and railroad supporting activities.

  • Collaborates with production and asset care and other departments to develop plant scheduling to optimize schedule compliance and on-time, in-full delivery

  • Ensures inventory accuracy through cycle counting and physical inventory.

  • Manages Warehouse Operations at the plant – scheduling, material handling, shipping and receiving

  • Monitors material usage and develop plans to improve production variances with operations

  • Liaisons with procurement, operations and IBP on MRP process.

  • Supports the monthly S&O process.

  • Assists in the development of policies, guidelines, procedures and training to ensure quality and cost control.

  • Conducts distribution and network studies, monitors inventory and analyzes requirements to develop strategies to achieve desired delivery times and order fill rates.

  • Maintains appropriate records and prepares reports.

  • Coordinates logistics activities with internal/external customers.

  • Ensures adherence to all safety requirements and 6S. Fosters a safety culture. Conducts plant wide Gemba walks weekly to monitor 6S, safety, and food safety compliance

  • Ensures compliance to quality and audit requirements

  • Ensures compliance to PEPS (continuous improvement system).

  • Engages employees and develops employees for next-level roles

  • Position is an On-site position

You should be proficient in:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Shipping/Receiving
  • Warehouse Experience
  • Distribution Experience
  • ERP & MRP Systems
  • Production Planning & Scheduling
  • Inventory Management & Control
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Sourcing and Procurement Experience
  • Supplier Negotiation Experience
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