Materials Manager

Job Title:

Materials Manager

Location:

On-Site role - Meriden, CT 06451

Job Type: Direct

Experience with Epicor is a plus.

• Develops methods and policies that ensure the most efficient and economical movement of all materials in and out of the plant.
• Responsible for leading Purchasing, Production Control and Shipping & Receiving.
• With buyers or independently will review availability, price, delivery conditions and trends to determine present and future material availability. Directs purchasing programs accordingly.
• Responsible for proper inventory management including cycle counts and physical inventories. Oversees disposal of surplus material or scrap products.
• Reviews inventory trends and discusses variations and takes appropriate action.
• Monitors purchase orders and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Interfaces with suppliers when serious variations arise in delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale.
• Develop and implement procedures within the department to optimize workflow.
• Prepares data and metrics to guide decisions.
• May purchase large or complex items.

Bachelor's degree in business and 5 years of experience in purchasing and/or inventory control management in a manufacturing environment or any combination of experience, education and training which would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.

• Purchasing principles and practices
• Inventory control management
• Understanding of manufacturing processes

• Familiarity with various operating systems.

• Able to analyze data to make decisions related to manufacturing scheduling, planning, purchasing and inventory levels.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Supervise, train and evaluate clerical and technical employees.