Materials Manager

Materials Manager

The Materials Manager is responsible for overseeing master production scheduling, raw material allocation, work-in-process coordination, and inventory management to ensure supply plans align with strategic business objectives outlined in the Sales Inventory Operations Process (SIOP). This role also manages purchasing activities to support timely procurement of materials and services, contributing to improved On Time Delivery metrics. In a lean manufacturing environment, the manager directs personnel involved in purchasing, distributing, and expediting materials, as well as those handling shipping, receiving, inventory control, and production scheduling. The position supports uninterrupted operations by securing goods and services essential for production, safety, maintenance, and other functions-purchasing competitively and wisely to promote customer satisfaction, profitability, and organizational growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement supply plans to meet customer orders, forecasted demand, and inventory stocking requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage inventory according to business strategy constraints and targets.
• Actively participate in monthly Sales and Operations Planning meetings, accountable for supply chain reporting.
• Ensure proper utilization of ERP systems across the team.
• Prepare and report on department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with analysis and countermeasures.
• Maintain critical inventory parameters for raw materials, considering supply lead time, warehouse, and transportation constraints.
• Interact with demand management, manufacturing, quality, warehousing, and transportation to resolve material issues.
• Measure, analyze, and report key process metrics, monitoring adherence to KPIs.
• Identify potential material shortages and develop action plans.
• Manage long-term capacity status, product shortage reporting, and daily information flow among supply planning partners.
• Define and implement Make-to-Order (MTO) and Make-to-Stock (MTS) strategies.
• Ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained for all product lines.
• Oversee purchasing activities to ensure timely procurement of materials and services.
• Establish and maintain purchasing systems and procedures to ensure compliant and ethical relationships with all vendors and suppliers.
• Supervise the issuance of purchase requisitions and orders, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Monitoring MRP recommendations and ERP reports for adequacy and accuracy.
• Expedite and / or escalate problem purchase orders when necessary.
• Manage purchases, inventory levels, and delivery timing to achieve inventory and on-time delivery goals.
• Evaluate excess and obsolete material to drive corrective actions.
• Request bids, analyze costs, and negotiate the best possible cost of ownership with suppliers.
• Identify and lead cost savings initiatives, supporting Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Optimize and maintain parameters and records associated with purchased parts in the ERP system.
• Utilize inventory stratification processes and PFEP (Plan for Every Part) to determine appropriate inventory levels and purchase quantities.
• Oversee resolution of transactional and quality issues related to purchased materials.
• Maintain confidentiality of information obtained during the course of work.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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About Columbus McKinnon :

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years - proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we're going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team! Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.