Materials Manager in Mount Prospect
Job Description
-Develop and execute supply chain strategy aligned with company growth objectives
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-Lead purchasing, planning, scheduling, inventory control, and warehouse operations
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-Optimize inventory levels while maintaining exceptional customer service performance
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-Drive Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP)
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-Develop long-range inventory planning strategies
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-Improve ERP/MRP utilization through data-driven decision making
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-Establish executive KPI dashboards and performance reporting
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-Lead manufacturing capacity planning initiatives
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-Develop supplier partnership strategies and performance management programs
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-Expand global sourcing opportunities while mitigating supply chain risk
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-Lead risk management and business continuity planning
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-Support capital planning and manufacturing expansion initiatives
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-Provide acquisition integration support for future business growth
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-Lead ERP implementation and continuous system improvement initiatives
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-Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement across the supply chain
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-Build scalable processes supporting long-term organizational growth
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-Build, coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing Materials organization
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-Create succession plans and develop future leaders
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-Foster accountability through measurable performance metrics
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-Lead cross-functional initiatives across Operations, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Quality
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-Present strategic recommendations and executive business cases to senior leadership
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-Influence organizational decisions through strong communication and analytical skills
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Qualifications:
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-Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering or related field, or relevant experience
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-7+ years of Materials Management or Supply Chain experience within a manufacturing environment
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-Experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably contract manufacturing, with the ability to understand and manage material requirements in a highly customized operation
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-2+ years of leadership experience with responsibility for leading, mentoring and developing team members
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-Strong experience with inventory management and inventory control, including maintaining inventory accuracy and optimizing on-hand inventory levels
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-Strong experience with purchasing and supplier management, including negotiating pricing, rates and terms with suppliers
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-Experience developing and executing materials, purchasing or supply chain strategies with team members
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-Experience with ERP/MRP systems for inventory management, purchasing and material planning, preferably Vantage or Epicor