Materials Manager

About Qualitel Qualitel is an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider specializing in high-end, high-reliability electronic assemblies. We invest in our people, technology, and processes to deliver exceptional quality while supporting a collaborative work environment. Essential Functions The prime responsibility is to ensure that Qualitel has an advantage over similar size competitors in terms of supplier relationships, material pricing, operational efficiency, speed of response, and customer service. · Responsible for all materials operations including planning, scheduling, and the materials functions of purchasing, inventory control, shipping and receiving. · Maintain and continuously improve supplier relationships and performance. Provide feedback on supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery and service. · Establish and maintain processes to ensure adequate supply of material and to prevent accumulation of excess inventory. · Assure the material is received and maintained in a secure and well-controlled manner and that record accuracy is paramount in all aspects of the material handling functions. · Achieve net cost reductions through various means to increase material margin and reduce overall cost of operation; establish cost reduction/value analysis mindset in the company. · Schedule visits with suppliers at Qualitel and at the supplier facilities to solve problems, achieve objectives, build relationships, and improve commodity knowledge. · Manage and provide direction to the Scheduling/Planning function ensuring development and execution of a production schedule that optimizes customer satisfaction, days of inventory, and meets revenue plan. · Work closely with PMs, sales, and customers to design supply chain programs to achieve customer and company goals. · Act as a customer liaison for material issues to ensure effective resolutions. · Expand the use of formal systems to help assure that everyone is working on a common database and that our efforts are well coordinated to achieve common goals. · Develop personnel in assigned areas to encourage growth in skills and professional excellence. · Onboarding of new suppliers in the system, including implementation and maintenance of required certification documentation. · Accountable for purchasing at quoted pricing. · Perform any additional tasks as required to help Qualitel achieve its goals and improve profitability, consistent with applicable law and company policy. Supervisory Responsibilities · Participate in the hiring and training of department personnel. · Organize and oversee the work and schedules of department personnel. · Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive. · Handle discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy and applicable employment laws. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities · Must meet any applicable U.S. export-control access requirements for the duties of this position, including ITAR and/or EAR requirements where applicable. Any citizenship or immigration-status restriction will be applied only when legally required. · Good ability to express thoughts both in writing and verbally. · Proven ability to lead, develop, influence and motivate others. · Ability to follow applicable company policies and procedures, including quality, safety, confidentiality, and materials traceability requirements. Education and Experience · Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management or related field, or equivalent experience. · A minimum of five years’ management experience is required. · A minimum of five years’ experience in materials-related responsibilities. Physical Requirements · Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. · Must be able to lift up to 15 …

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