Materials Manager

JOB TITLE: Materials Manager SALARY TYPE: Full-time salary position. REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer U.S. Ordnance is a place to explore your greatest potential. Be a part of a team and culture that thrives on each person bringing their skills and passions to a challenging and evolving company. DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manages, controls, and directs the activities and staff involved in the multiple functions of purchasing, material planning, stockroom, inventory control, production planning, shipping and receiving, Develops and maintains procurement policies which ensure timely delivery of goods, equipment, materials and supplies at the most economical cost, consistent with quality standards and specifications of the company. Implements operating procedures concerning, pricing of purchase requisition/orders, control of price, quality and delivery requirements. Negotiates blanket orders and long term purchase requirements. Provides for the development and implementation of inventory control systems to maintain and track the status of purchase orders, inventory levels and production requirements. Reviews marketing forecasts and related material forecasts and plans from the Strategic Procurement Manager to identify and put together a Master Production Schedule in support of anticipated material requirements. Reviews production schedules to ensure timely receipt and availability of materials. Establishes and monitors the operation of the production control system. DUTIES (Include the following, however, other duties may apply.) Directs, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the material control functions of the Company to include the acquisition, ordering, purchasing, and delivery of materials needed to support Company production and shipping objectives. Responsible for delegating tasks to subordinates and overseeing the completion of these tasks. Establishes sources of supply, obtains quotations and proposals, and negotiates prices and terms with vendor sources for the purchase of fixed assets, materials, parts, components, or services. Coordinates the efficient movement of material in conjunction with purchasing, sales, engineering, and production operations. Directs, coordinates, and manages the ordering, purchasing, and delivery of needed items and materials. Reviews sales orders, MRP reports, forecasts and other material planning tools to determine material needs and quantities. Ensures the availability of items and materials needed to meet production schedules. Manage and effectively execute capacity planning to balance capacity & schedules. Manage, coordinate and control materials planning through pull systems, Kanban, & WIP. Develop, plan and implement prompt and economical delivery of materials and finished goods to customers-both internal and external and ensure inventory objectives. Lead Inventory accuracy. Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, production, and engineering. Oversees the preparation and processing of purchase orders. Work at developing goals and driving them to completion. Must demonstrate the ability to build, develop and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally. Performs master scheduling function. Ensure efficient utilization of the company’s ERP system, (Epicor). All other similar in nature. SKILLS REQUIRED (Include the following, however, other skills may apply.) The individual must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to speak well. Strong leadership characteristics. Strong mechanical aptitude is required. Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills. Individual must be capable of understanding and maintaining confidential information. Must have good analytical abilities to assess the performance of suppliers against criteria such as quality, cost, and reliability.…

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