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Material Manager

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Why WWT?

Fueled by creativity and ideation, World Wide Technology strives to accelerate our growth and nurture future innovation. From our world class culture, to our generous benefits, to developing cutting edge technology solutions, WWT constantly works towards its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is a great place to work. We encourage our employees to embrace collaboration, get creative and think outside the box when it comes to delivering some of the most advanced technology solutions for our customers.

At a glance, WWT was founded in 1990 in St. Louis, Missouri. We employ over 9,000 individuals and closed nearly $17 Billion in revenue. We have an inclusive culture and believe our core values are the key to company and employee success. WWT is proud to announce that it has been named on the FORTUNE "100 Best Places to Work For" list for the 12th consecutive year!

Overview:

Promotes the World Wide Technology Core Values and Corporate Goals Supply Chain and Inventory management: Research and recommend part substitutions for material reservation needs Generate an inventory allocation report to coordinate materials needs for production. Reserve materials to work orders or sales orders for stabilizing build plan. Initiate material moves and transfers based on requirements within region or program Research and resolve materials movement for DOA materials impacting production Identify and take mitigation actions for materials discrepancies and system issues Review and analyze aging material in outbound lanes.

Delivers Operational Excellence through: Execution to KPI's designated for program and customer measurements. Initiates and develops continuous improvement initiatives in current and future business opportunities. Improving SLA associated with material moves through process improvements and collaboration Provides internal and external collaboration: Maintains ongoing collaborative relationship with logistics, production control, order management and supply planning on local and global scale Generates and communicates business metrics on a weekly, monthly, quarterly basis to the management Team Resolve material issues on work orders or move orders.

Responsibilities:

• Generates standard inventory allocation reporting to coordinate materials needs for production.
• Reserve materials to work orders or sales orders for stabilizing the build plan.
• Initiate material moves and transfers based on requirements within the region or program.
• Research and resolve materials movement for DOA materials impacting production.
• Identify and take mitigation actions for materials discrepancies and system issues.
• Review and analyze aging material program-specific.
• Research and recommend part substitutions for material reservation needs.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams in supporting research and resolution for material issues.
• Timely execution of reservations, move orders, and internal transfers.
• Executes predefined or sustainable materials management strategies and KPI's.
• Supports materials management activities for Global Integration Centers.
• Analyze, evaluate, and generate standard reporting for WWT and program risk.
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred.
• Requires at least 3 years of prior experience in a planning, procurement, or inventory management role.
• Proven track record of delivering results through process development and governance oversight.
• Basic ability to arrange and retrieve data, knowledge, and ideas through utilization of math skills and organization of information.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate through all levels of the organization.
• Enjoys tackling new challenges and seizing the opportunity to deliver results through hard work.
• Demonstrates effective prioritization skills in an environment with many competing demands.
• Possesses a strong intellect with the ability to comfortably navigate complex concepts.
• Quick to learn and adapt when tackling problems in an ambiguous environment.
• Applies superior critical thinking skills to identify solutions to difficult problems.
• Comfortably navigates unstructured and ambiguous situations with flexibility and confidence.
• This position is required to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on doing whatever it takes to get the job done and deliver customer delight.
• The nature of the role requires an ability to deliver high quality, thorough, and accurate work on deadlines through successful navigation of shifting customer requirements and competing organizational demands.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Employee Discount Program and more!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is more than a commitment at WWT -- it is the foundation of what we do. Through diverse networks and pipelines, we have a clear vision: to create a Great Place to Work for All. We believe inclusion includes U. Be who U are at WWT!