Materials Supervisor

Job summary

The Materials Supervisor manages daily supply chain operations, including inventory control, production planning, and supplier performance. They also support business development projects and ensure quality management objectives are met through cross-functional coordination.

Job details

TITLE: Materials Supervisor DEPARTMENT: Supply Chain POSITION OBJECTIVE: Responsible for the daily management of the supply chain and its impact on the processes, products, equipment, people, customers, and business development. DIRECT REPORTS: Production Scheduler, Material Handler, Shipper/Receiver REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, Global Materials MAJOR DUTIES: * Managing the supply chain through increasing supplier core capabilities while decreasing cost of goods based upon strategic objectives and supplier metrics * Responsible for quarterly review of standard costs of materials to ensure that current cost of goods objectives are met or exceeded while coordination with the finance department * Supporting business development projects through direct communication with customers and the supply chain * Coordination with the Senior Manager, Global Materials and Director of Global Operations on the business development quotation process * Utilizing EPR/MRP software to automate purchasing and planning activities while reducing set up costs and inventory levels * Lead in development and implementation of continuous improvement efforts within the areas of responsibility * Responsible for annual physical inventory process, management of the inventory system, meeting or exceeding total inventory dollars and turns * Coordinating with the Senior Manager, Global Materials and Director of Global Operations for semi-annual pricing review processes with customers * Customer support of product, pricing, and process change * Coordinating with the operations department to ensure that sustainment production planning goals are met or exceeded * Responsible for transportation costs to meet or exceed annual objectives * Coordination of intercompany products and shipments * Ensuring that the processes responsible for meet the quality management systems expectations and objectives WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Operations department, Quality department, Customers, Suppliers POSITION REQUIREMENTS: * Bachelors Degree in business, supply chain management, or relevant area * 5-10 years’ experience in an operational, materials, or purchasing department within a * manufacturing environment * Previous experience with ERP/MRP software in regards to purchasing and production planning * Experience in supporting business development projects with cross functional teams * High volume workload requires conscientious attitude with accuracy and attention to detail. * Ability to develop, and implement high level objectives * Direct experience in communication with customers and suppliers * Proficient in with Microsoft office (outlook, excel, word, power point) * Good communication skills (oral, written, technical) * Excellent time management skills and the ability to be self-directed * Customer focus and continuous improvement approach. * The position may require some light travel (USA and Canada).

What you’ll do

The Materials Supervisor manages daily supply chain operations, including inventory control, production planning, and supplier performance. They also support business development projects and ensure quality management objectives are met through cross-functional coordination.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain management and possess 5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in ERP/MRP software and strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Listed skills

• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Supply chain management
• ERP software
• MRP software
• Inventory management
• Production planning
• Purchasing
• Continuous improvement
• Strategic sourcing
• Cost analysis
• Business development
• Customer communication
• Transportation management
• Quality management systems
• Time management
• Microsoft Office
• Data analysis
• Standard Cost Accounting
• Strategic Objectives
• Supply Chain
• Self-Discipline
• Conscientiousness
• Supply Chain Planning
• Planning
• Production Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Quality Management Systems
• Customer Support
• Business Development
• Management
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Finance
• Packaging And Labeling
• Inventory Management System
• Material Requirements Planning
• Microsoft Outlook
• Operations
• Physical Inventory
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Quotations
• Supply Chain Management
• Time Management
• Process Management
• Coordinating
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Customer Service & Support
• Materials Supervisor
• Materials Manager
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• Supply Chain Managers
• Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

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