Material Manager (Paid relocation)

Summary:

Our award-winning client is seeking a Material Manager to join their team. Join our team as a Materials Management Lead and ensure a smooth flow of materials for efficient production! In this leadership role, you'll manage a team of buyers and planners, negotiate with suppliers, and implement strategies to minimize costs and maximize inventory turns.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and control material requirements to meet production demands while minimizing carrying costs.
• Supervise and guide buyer/planners, ensuring timely receipt of materials for efficient manufacturing.
• Support supplier activity, and negotiations, and resolve cost, delivery, quality, and invoice issues.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to negotiate with suppliers and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Implement Lean principles and leverage Six Sigma to optimize inventory management processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Master's a plus).
• Lean experience (required).
• Six Sigma experience (highly desirable).
• Experience with Oracle ERP system (highly desirable).
• Min-Max and Kanban planning expertise (required).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.