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Materials Manager

Materials Manager

Stoughton TrailersStreet, England, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of Material Control Supervisors across all sites to oversee material utilization in trailer and chassis production and assembly.
  • Develop and execute plans for material presentation, delivery, and management from receipt to shipment.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain and Suppliers to implement Kanbans and lean methodologies for material management from supplier to assembly.
  • Establish storage plans at each site based on lean principles.
  • Implement best practices for systems and processes supporting inventory forecasting, purchasing, and material control.
  • Prepare customer delivery reports by analyzing data and trends, and communicate potential delays proactively.
  • Supervise production scheduling by monitoring inventory, tracking progress, and reviewing schedule-impacting factors.
  • Coordinate with quality, engineering, machining, and assembly teams to ensure 100% on-time delivery, addressing issues proactively.
  • Ensure inventory accuracy by managing an inventory control system in partnership with Finance, identifying discrepancies, and implementing corrective actions.
  • Work with management to develop and monitor the materials budget, analyze variances, and initiate corrective measures.
  • Participate in MRB and CAR meetings to resolve quality issues with internal and external resources.
  • Collaborate across departments to achieve cost reduction targets.
  • Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to environmental, health, and safety regulations and policies.
  • Attend scheduled hours reliably, maintain good attendance, and comply with company policies.
  • Foster team communication and collaboration.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, management, or related field.
  • APICS certification is a plus.
  • Minimum of 5 years progressive management experience in materials and logistics within a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
  • Proficiency with ERP / MRP systems, forecasting, and order policies.
  • Knowledge of line-side inventory, pull systems (Kanban), and supplier-managed inventory.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Knowledge of industry best practices and technology trends.
  • Skills in tools, processes, and metrics to optimize supplier value.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
  • Excellent documentation and record-keeping skills.
  • Financial skills including cost modeling and analysis.
  • Ability to leverage metrics to improve supplier performance.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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