JOB TITLE:

Materials Manager

SALARY TYPE: Full-time salary position.

REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer

DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages, controls, and directs the activities and staff involved in the multiple functions of purchasing, material planning, stockroom, inventory control, production planning, shipping and receiving, Develops and maintains procurement policies which ensure timely delivery of goods, equipment, materials and supplies at the most economical cost, consistent with quality standards and specifications of the company. Implements operating procedures concerning, pricing of purchase requisition/orders, control of price, quality and delivery requirements.

Negotiates blanket orders and long term purchase requirements. Provides for the development and implementation of inventory control systems to maintain and track the status of purchase orders, inventory levels and production requirements.

Reviews marketing forecasts and related material forecasts and plans from the Strategic Procurement Manager to identify and put together a Master Production Schedule in support of anticipated material requirements. Reviews production schedules to ensure timely receipt and availability of materials. Establishes and monitors the operation of the production control system.

DUTIES

(Include the following, however, other duties may apply.)

• Directs, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the material control functions of the Company to include the acquisition, ordering, purchasing, and delivery of materials needed to support Company production and shipping objectives.
• Responsible for delegating tasks to subordinates and overseeing the completion of these tasks.
• Establishes sources of supply, obtains quotations and proposals, and negotiates prices and terms with vendor sources for the purchase of fixed assets, materials, parts, components, or services.
• Coordinates the efficient movement of material in conjunction with purchasing, sales, engineering, and production operations.
• Directs, coordinates, and manages the ordering, purchasing, and delivery of needed items and materials.
• Reviews sales orders, MRP reports, forecasts and other material planning tools to determine material needs and quantities.
• Ensures the availability of items and materials needed to meet production schedules.
• Manage and effectively execute capacity planning to balance capacity & schedules.
• Manage, coordinate and control materials planning through pull systems, Kanban, & WIP.
• Develop, plan and implement prompt and economical delivery of materials and finished goods to customers-both internal and external and ensure inventory objectives.
• Lead Inventory accuracy.
• Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, production, and engineering.
• Oversees the preparation and processing of purchase orders.
• Work at developing goals and driving them to completion.
• Must demonstrate the ability to build, develop and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally.
• Performs master scheduling function.
• Ensure efficient utilization of the company’s ERP system, (Epicor).
• All other similar in nature.

SKILLS REQUIRED

(Include the following, however, other skills may apply.)

• The individual must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to speak well.
• Strong leadership characteristics.
• Strong mechanical aptitude is required.
• Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Individual must be capable of understanding and maintaining confidential information.
• Must have good analytical abilities to assess the performance of suppliers against criteria such as quality, cost, and reliability.
• Must have financial skills to assess the total cost of dealing with a supplier, including price and factors such as the costs of delivery, administration quality control and inventory.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional, machining, warehouse, and indoor and outdoor shooting range. The use of safety glasses and hearing protection are required in specific areas of the facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to move or transfer products with an overhead crane.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. when required.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job includeclose vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Effectively communicate and understand job instructions both verbally and written in the English language.

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time salary position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This position regularly requires long hours and weekend work.