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Materials Manager

Specialty Product Technologies
Raleigh, North Carolina, US
Full-time

We are seeking a talented Materials Manager to work in a fast-paced multi-site manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will play a key role within supply chain.

This position requires an innovative individual with the willingness to take calculated risks, excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of associates and in cross functional teams.

This is a high visibility opportunity with advancement opportunities through operations or supply chain management throughout Fortive.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Responsible for day-to-day materials to support operations including driving / implementing materials process improvements to support business goals with emphasis on inventory management and continuity of supply to support the manufacturing floor.
  • Responsible for inventory management including understanding the product life cycles and ensuring the levels stay at a predetermined limit so that customers orders can be fulfilled timely.
  • Supervise / Coach operational buyer / planners on maintaining relationships with vendors and ensure proper negotiation with suppliers to drive PPV (Purchase Price Variance)
  • Drive supplier quality, delivery, cost and inventory metrics
  • Provide cross-functional materials and sourcing expertise and leadership across manufacturing, sales, and engineering teams.
  • Work closely with Strategic Sourcing Team to drive enterprise-wide results.
  • Responsible for professional development and team building.
  • Ensure compliance to all accounting and legal regulations.

EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor in Supply Chain, Business or Engineering

5 years of inventory experience in a manufacturing environment

2 years experience managing a operational buying / planning team

Lean training and experience

TECHNICAL SKILLS / TOOLS :

Strong Leadership skills. Able to build teams and build consensus with Staff, peers and direct reports.

Lean manufacturing experience / Value Stream mapping and kanban planning

Proven inventory management success.

Ability to develop and execute strategic plans

Excellent cross-functional interpersonal, facilitation, communication and leadership skills

Self-starter and highly motivated

Project management skills

Results driven and possess excellent organization, communication (written and oral), and presentation skills

Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, performing queries in ERP systems (Business Objects), along with data gathering, manipulation, and analysis expertise.

30+ days ago
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