Materials Manager Jobs

The RCO Engineering team is looking for an organized experienced Materials Manager. The Materials Manager oversees the planning, procurement, storage, controls and distribution of materials and products according to company needs and customer requirements. This role provides operational leadership for Policy, Procedure & Work Instructions in a high mix / boutique production environment. The successful candidate will be a self-driven leader who can take the division to the next level.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations on expedites
• Optimize levels of inventory across 3000+ sku numbers either purchased or manufactured
• Lead materials planning, execution & production control teams(15-25 employees)
• Take lead role in optimizing and performing MRP(Materials Resource Planning)
• Own demand forecasting (firm & planning) for both service & production
• Identify and/or implement new technology, methods and thinking
• Be prepared and willing to launch a new ERP system
• Improve and manage material flow to align with production flow
• Must be a self-motivated initiator
• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Ensure the operation is never out of material and the material on hand is justified
• Oversee production control & work order release to manufacturing cells/focused factories
• Minimum of 5 years experience with an MRP/ERP software solution.
• Generate, monitor and develop action for internal operating metrics involving inventory
• Minimum of 3 years in a materials management role inside a manufacturing operation.
• A positive can-do attitude to support RCO Engineering leadership as necessary to meet and exceed customer expectations. Requirements
• Must have high level of organization, data & planning skills.
• Sustain & grow metrics for a global supply base
• Oversee current & advanced bills of materials in high configuration environment