The primary result expected from the Materials Manager will be to plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of Material’s Department to include buyers, inventory control, and material handlers. Manage the purchasing of materials, components & supplies to support manufacturing operation. Oversee inventory management, organization of warehouses, including cycle counting, setting inventory targets to achieve year end inventory reduction goals & scheduling filling lines.

Typical tasks for this position include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, components and supplies for chemical reactors, paint making, packaging & bulk material deliveries.

• Interview Staff and oversee staff training.

• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.

• Develop and implement purchasing instructions, policies, and procedures.

• Maintain records of goods ordered and received.

• Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.

• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.

• Prepare plant schedule for filling, batch making, and bulk deliveries.

• Provide year end data for environmental permits, etc.

• Manage cycle counts & investigate discrepancies exceeding corporate standards.

• supervise & develop materials department staff.

• Coordinate with corporate & plant personnel to achieve monthly volume requirements.

• Communicate with Supervisors, peers, or subordinates: provide information to supervisors and co-workers in written form or in person.

• Maintain a good record of attendance and punctuality.

• Learn all manual tasks performed within the department.

• Perform tasks assigned using specific operating procedures, and following department specific quality control processes and procedures.

• Treat people with dignity and respect.

• Conduct all business with integrity.

• Adhere to Corporation Quality principles and participate in all departmental and company-wide Quality activities.

• Follow all safety procedures and company policies.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Chemistry or Supply Chain.

• 5-10 years of management experience in manufacturing/chemical processing environment.

• Prior SAP/ERP system experience preferred but not required.

• Prior paint manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

• Ability to supervise/manage associates.

• Proven abilities to successfully drive continuous improvement, manage multiple priorities, and multitask.

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