Material Manager

• Matrix responsibilities for Production Planning's manufacturing resource-planning activities. These activities need to help achieve division sales and RONA objectives and maintain 100% on-time customer deliveries. Matrix responsibilities for personnel involved with the MRP database to achieve and maintain a high degree of data accuracy, integrity, and ownership. - Accountable for implementation of all material management lean tools viz., KANBAN, ePFEP, MRP, material information flow using QR code etc - Accountable for Division materials metrics and Standards of Performance. - Setting up of automation to facilitate lean practices in warehousing
• Help define and drive implementation of automated systems to plan and track material flow from suppliers through procurement to delivery to support a supply chain management strategy.
• Ensure all the division's material management policies are consistent with the inventory control objectives of the Corporation.
• Advise on supplier managed inventory or supplier based contracts with suppliers - Have proficiency in using problem solving tools and supplier audits - Accountable for uninterrupted material flow to production and on time shipments to customers
• Support internal or external audit requirements relative to the planning, procurement or inventory control functions.
• Prepare and manage department budget within established guidelines
• Effectively create and sustain cost reduction programs.
• Provide professional development for all materials team members. Explain and support company policies and procedures.
• Benchmark world class materials management systems and implement best practices in division as appropriate.
• Actively support and implement lean principles at the division. - Collaborating with other managers to determine supply needs - Supervise, evaluate and coach subordinates - Having good knowledge on Logistics and costs related thereto to work on freight savings - Excellent organizational and Leadership skills

• Minimum of 10 years applicable materials management experience in a world-class, high volume manufacturing environment.
• Extensive managerial experience in state-of-the-art materials management systems including supply chain management, cash flow and asset management, JIT, MRPII, cellular manufacturing and with APICS/CPM certification preferred.
• Four year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in materials management and quality preferred.
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft PC software (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, databases and presentations).

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