Materials Manager

At Care Hawk, we provide safety through technology, directly affecting the safety and security of students, staff, and long-term care residents across North America, and that s a rewarding feeling. We value giving back and caring for the most vulnerable in our communities, which drives our constant innovation and mission as an established leader in safety communications. We are looking for a skilled Materials Manager to play a critical role in managing supplier relationships, supporting contract requirements and deliverables, and leading negotiations for a wide range of procurement activities, while supporting our core values of respectfulness, trustworthiness, teamwork, creativity, and safety.

The Materials Manager will coordinate and supervise shipping, receiving, and warehouse activities, oversee and manage the processes of inventory control, production planning, and scheduling.

Duties And Responsibilities

Develop, negotiate, and execute operational and procurement strategies aligned with the company  overall goals and objectives

Oversee and manage the planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of materials and products within the organization according to company needs and customer requirements

Align demand with sourcing activities

Maintain accurate inventory levels, control stock, and minimize waste through efficient storage and distribution

Control inventory levels to ensure availability of material during emergencies

Define and execute physical inventory and/or cycle count policy

Predict material needs based on production schedules, sales forecasts, and business needs

Ensure accurate material forecasting to optimize inventory levels and minimize shortages or overstock situations

Ensure adherence to budgetary restrictions and strive for cost optimization, and identify opportunities for material efficiency enhancements without compromising on quality and performance

Collaborate cross-functionally to align material purchases with sales, engineering, project management, and production functions/planning teams to meet customer demands, achieve business targets, streamline material flow, and identify opportunities for process improvement

Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards

Lead negotiations for contracts for the organization and work out agreements with suppliers to achieve cost-effective and strong supplier partnerships for product delivery

Coordinate the delivery of materials, ensuring timely and accurate shipments

Maintain and review procurement records for deliveries, materials quantity, specifications, costs, and items purchased, including contract agreements, proposals, and product performance evaluations

Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate material efficiencies, assess the effectiveness of material management practices, and drive strategic decision-making

Evaluate suppliers based on delivery speed for their products and services, price, and quality

Meet with vendors and staff to discuss unacceptable and defective products and establish corrective action

Evaluating and monitoring contracts to ensure suppliers and vendors are complying with terms and conditions

Supervise, evaluate, and coach subordinates

Coordinating and supervising receiving and warehousing procedures

Lead, implement, and maintain ERP system and departmental processes for Purchasing, Inventory and Receiving (i.e., cycle counting, month-end activities, reconciliation, etc.)

Demonstrate strong knowledge of cross-border shipping and logistics regulations

Effectively manage tariff classification and shipping component logistics across international borders

Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation within the operations department

Monitor market trends and supplier performance to facilitate continuous improvement in procurement activities

Develop and implement risk management and business continuity plans to mitigate material disruptions

Conduct risk management for supply contracts and agreements, anticipating and mitigating potential issues

Other duties assigned

Qualifications
Qualifications include:

Bachelors degree in supply management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a relevant industry, such as manufacturing logistics, electronic communication systems supply

Strong financial acumen, budget management experience, and a strategic mindset

Proven track record of success in optimizing operations, driving process improvements, and achieving strategic goals

Skilled in cost analysis, material forecasting, and inventory management

Strong in vendor negotiations and risk analysis for supply chain reliability

Proficient in ERP and MRP functionality and reporting for resource management, inventory control, and reporting

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to adapt to changing priorities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work…