Inventory And Materials Manager

BU6 Aftermarket

SUMMARY:

The Inventory Manager directs and manages materials management, warehousing, receiving, production scheduling, material planning / handling, material distribution to work cells, packaging, inventory control / accuracy, cycle counting and customer / vendor interface.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise material planning, ensure optimal inventory levels, and maintains stock accuracy through the establishment of effective inventory controls.

• Develop annual cycle count program that's meets business needs and meets compliance for all internal and external audits.

• Determine the annual department goals and objectives. Effectively communicate these throughout the department and implement action with a sense of urgency to ensure the attainment of overall company goals and objectives.

• Collaborate with other departments to develop an efficient workflow that will ensure customer demands are met.

• Ensure the accuracy of shipments to external customers.

• Manage Continuous Improvement within the department in conjunction with the continuous improvement activities of the facility.

• Ensure materials required for manufacturing operations are available when needed. This includes having reasonable stock of finished goods, work in process, and stock available.

• Understand and manage system processes for ERP and warehouse management systems.

• Lead the department with a high standard of performance, personal integrity, and fairness.

• Consult with internal customers (manufacturing departments) to improve upon current materials/logistics processes; implement appropriate corrective actions or improvements.

• Review and analyze reports and data to determine causes of production scheduling and material management problems; implement effective corrective action(s) to resolve the problems.

• Develop and implement methods and procedures designed to eliminate customer delivery problems and improve delivery quality.

• Confer with customer representatives as needed to build a successful working relationship.

• Perform above duties in a Behr Production Systems structured work environment, while consistently obtaining published local and global objectives in a team-oriented setting.

Management Responsibilities:

• Manage both the salaried and hourly employees in the Inventory and Material department.

• Direct Reports Include: Inventory Control Supervisors, Group Leads and Material Planners.

• Carry out management responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and mentoring employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises Inventory Control and Material team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree required, B.S. in Engineering, Supply Chain, Administration, or a comparable field preferred.

• Ten or more years' experience in manufacturing and/or supply chain distribution and minimum of five years of progressive responsibility regarding materials management or manufacturing operations.

• 5+ years' experience (preferred - min. 3 years) with ERP Warehouse Management Systems required - preferred knowledge of SAP-MM (Materials Management), SAP-SD (Sales & Distribution), SAP-PP (Production Planning), and SAP-WM (Warehouse Management System).

• Experience with Cycle Count Programs and completed Live Physical Inventory (including working with Autitors), as well as implementing and maintaining JIT and "pull" inventory control methods.

• AutoStore Log Bas experience (connects data w SAP) - Okay if Oracle vs SAP

• Supervisory experience (will supervise 2-3 supervisors who have 10 employees per shift non-exempt)

• Some Multilingual skills a bonus (Spanish and/or German)

• Experience inventory of corrugated or packaging materials

• Experience in an automotive or heavy-duty truck manufacturing facility required.

• Proficiency in an MRP II system required.

• Performs at a high level of energy with the ability to cope with variable levels of stress.

• Experience with Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) APICS

• Possess the ability to handle multiple tasks with high level of accountability.

Do you have any questions?

DAVE.DULLACK@MAHLE.COM

US

Facts about the job

Benefits: Benefits-US/CH_CN_DI_IB_LI_MA_MP_MW_OB_PH

Entry level: Management

Part- / Full-time: Full Time

Functional area: Logistics

Department: BU6 Aftermarket

Location:

Olive Branch, MS, US

Company: MAHLE Aftermarket (US) OB

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