Materials Manager - Parsons, KS
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About The Position
This critical position is responsible for overseeing the planning and coordination of Astec's inventory and materials department in one of Astec's manufacturing sites in North America. This position will work closely with internal operations, customers, and requires an excellent communicator with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. To excel in this role, a materials manager must have in-depth knowledge of supply chain, budgeting processes, and must be a change agent. Ultimately, ensures all departments have adequate access to the materials that are needed to execute the master schedule.
Executes the organizations overall supply chain vision, policies, objectives, and initiatives. Oversees the organizations inventory, warehousing, and transportation functions. Actively participates in, as well as directs and coordinates, the activities of personnel engaged in the distribution of raw materials and some finished goods in the organization. Ensures compliance with all applicable requirements and specifications in accordance with company policies, principles, and procedures by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.
Key Activities & Responsibilities • Drive operational excellence in supply chain capabilities through execution of the 5-year strategic roadmap. • Ensure alignment with vision of company business and growth strategies and effective execution of agreed Global category strategies. • Recommend and implement solutions to existing materials movement processes to reduce waste and increase quality and efficiency. • Coordinate the implementation of best-in-class materials management processes, coaching, mentoring, and training local Teams to achieve highest standards of operational efficiency. • Maintain optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements. • Supervise, evaluate, and coach staff members. • Interface with product line coordinators on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments. • Oversee the material control, storage, transportation, and delivery of all company raw materials, purchased items, and internally fabricated products. • Facilitates, Manages, and Oversees the cycle counting program insuring "absolute" and "net" accuracy of inventory are within company targets of >98%. • Locates discrepancies and determines reason for inventory differences and makes any necessary adjustments in system accordingly. • Validates inventory discrepancies, researches, and identifies root causes to formulate recommendations in the form of process enhancements to improve inventory accuracy. • Works with other personnel and auditors, as required, to correct inventory issues throughout the year. • Track key metrics and measure to gauge the success of the function. • Responsible for leading a team to place orders within lead time, expedite if necessary to meet on-time delivery expectations minimizing disruption to manufacturing. • Assimilate, report, and speak regularly to management and others about shortages and process improvements. • Work closely with the Operational Leads (Tactical Buyer) and Material Planning organization to ensure alignment and effective execution of the master schedule.
To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are: • BS or BA degree required, and Advanced University Degree (Master's Degree or equivalent) preferred in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field. • ASCM or APICS certification as CSCP, CPIM, CLTD, ISM certification, desired. • 5+ years' progressive experience in Materials Management, preferably for large global/multinational, process-driven companies, building and optimizing programs across diverse teams and cultures. • Demonstrated leadership capabilities. • Ability to work within a global matrix organization. • Manufacturing operations experience preferred. • Oracle ERP use, and expertise preferred.
Supervisor and Leadership Expectations
Directly manages 5-10 direct reports ranging from cycle counters, material coordinators, and buyer/planners.
Our Culture and Values
Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work. • Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers. • Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business. • Respect for all individuals. • Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation. • Safety, quality, and productivity as means to ensure success.
NOTE: This position responsible for certain internal control responsibilities. These internal control responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Manufacturing Environment Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions, and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person's veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.
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