Manager, Materials

About the Role

The Materials Manager is primarily responsible for the daily activities of the materials and purchasing functions. Reviews purchasing decisions, orders, and vendor contracts. Oversees the correct material inventory levels and line stocking at point of use in a manufacturing environment and plans accordingly. Materials Manager verifies the receipt of items and authorizes payment. It is expected to be a resource to other departments as needed to support the operations.

• Manages the materials and purchasing functions and related activities
• Directly and indirectly supervises Purchasing Agents, materials, and warehouse personnel
• Establishes good safety practices within materials associates
• Maintains records of goods ordered and received
• Leads implementation of Lean: 5s, Kanban, JIT
• Leads Cycle count activities to have high level of inventory accuracy
• Implements inventory control initiatives
• Maintains efficient inventory levels
• Assures material is available at point of use
• Directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies
• Participates in the development of specifications of equipment, products, and substitute materials
• Fosters close working relationship with associated departments such as Sales, Scheduling, Engineering, Production and Quality; asserts influence throughout the company.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred Major: Materials Management or Purchasing)
• Strong manufacturing experience
• Prefer 10 years of related experience
• APICS-CPIM
• Willingness to work out in the plant
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and handle deadlines under pressure
• Ability to quantify and explain project savings
• Proficient in problem-solving and use of data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong knowledge of MRP Systems and Database
• Excellent knowledge of warehouse, material inventory control, material stocking and point of application, cycle counts, Kanban, and JIT
• Lean Manufacturing
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft products

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
• Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
• Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
• Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
• Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash

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Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.