Materials Manager

Materials Manager role at ASTEC

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

This critical position is responsible for overseeing the planning and coordination of Astec’s inventory and materials department in one of Astec’s primary manufacturing sites in North America. This position will work closely with internal operations customers and requires an excellent communicator with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. To excel in this role, a materials manager must have in-depth knowledge of supply chain, budgeting processes and must be a change agent.

Ultimately ensures all departments have adequate access to the materials that are needed to execute the master schedule. Executes the organization's overall supply chain vision, policies, objectives, and initiatives. Oversees the organization's operational procurement, inventory, warehousing, and transportation functions. Key driver for aftermarket order fulfillment performance. Actively participates in, as well as directs and coordinates, the activities of personnel engaged in the distribution of raw materials and some finished goods in the organization.

Ensures compliance with all applicable requirements and specifications in accordance with company policies, principles, and procedures by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

• Drive operational excellence in supply chain capabilities through execution of the 5-year strategic roadmap.
• Supports procurement cost savings initiatives through tactical negotiations and alignment with corporate procurement sourcing strategies.
• Achieve and strategic objectives for inventory levels and turns while minimizing stockouts.
• Facilitates, Manages and Oversees best in class inventory control processes, maintaining a fully effective cycle count program with a net $ accuracy above 99%.
• Lead initiatives to ensure at least 95% Fill Rate and 99% On Time Delivery for aftermarket sales.
• Ensure alignment with vision of company business and growth strategies and effective execution of agreed Global category strategies.
• Recommend and implement solutions to existing materials movement processes to reduce waste and increase quality and efficiency.
• Coordinate the implementation of best-in-class materials management processes, coaching, mentoring, and training local Teams to achieve highest standards of operational efficiency
• Oversee the material control, storage, transportation, and delivery of all company raw materials, purchased items and internally fabricated products.
• Track key metrics and measure to gauge the success of the function.
• Responsible for leading a team to place orders within lead time, expedite if necessary to meet on time delivery expectations minimizing disruption to manufacturing.
• Assimilate, report and speak regularly to management and others about shortages and process improvements.
• Work closely with the Operational Leads (Tactical Buyer) and Material Planning organization to ensure alignment and effective execution of the master schedule.

• BS or BA degree required and Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) preferred in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field.
• ASCM or APICS certification as CSCP, CPIM, CLTD, ISM certification, desired
• 5+ years’ progressive experience in Materials Management, preferably for large global/multinational, process driven companies, building and optimizing programs across diverse teams and cultures
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Ability to work within a global matrix organization
• Manufacturing operations experience preferred
• Oracle ERP use and expertise preferred

Directly manages 5-10 direct reports ranging from cycle counters, material coordinators and buyer/planners.

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