Materials Manager manages the raw material planning processes to ensure an organization operates efficiently. Ensures raw materials are available to meet designated production schedules. Being a Materials Manager utilizes MRP system to manage material planning from purchasing, processing, warehousing, and production. Develops forecasts for raw material needs by considering purchases, production rates, and maintenance schedules. Additionally, Materials Manager coordinates with stakeholders in purchasing and inventory control when adjustments are needed and troubleshoots complex issues as necessary. Maintains supplier relationships and may negotiate lead times. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Materials Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Materials Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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The Materials Manager oversees a team responsible for all activities related to materials planning and inventory management of the plant. This includes sales order processing, demand planning, master scheduling, production planning, buying/expediting, inventory receiving, cycle counting and shipping as well as the sales inventory and operations planning (SIOP) process for the plant. The performance of this role is measured by improvements in Inventory Days on Hand, On time Delivery to the customer and Schedule Attainment.
This role reports to the Plant Manager and works closely with peers in other functions such as operations, sourcing, customer service and sales to support the growth of the company through customer satisfaction and management of working capital.
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