Materials Manager

Job Purpose

The purpose of the position is to manage inventory cycle and inventory accuracy, ensuring contract and material compliance for suppliers and customers.

Sidney, NE

• Orders material for production lines in assigned building locations and cribs. Reviews planned orders and current inventories and issues purchase orders.
• Provides customer service for Caterpillar facilities and MRC collaborations; meets/emails daily with customers to ensure customer orders are satisfactory.
• Manages Inventory Cycle Count Program for Caterpillar; prints monthly cycle counts with counts performed by direct reports.
• Runs reports to analyze EDI demand forecasting for 12-month production; compares LN reports to MRC to ensure alignment.
• Works with Engineering on packaging, pulls prints, and on resource projects.
• Serves as backup for indirect purchases; places orders for shop floor needs.
• Works with Sales to help with Sales Contracts and fix customer grief in LN.
• Manages inventory counts and reports on inventory.
• Orders material for production lines.
• Reviews and manages planned orders and current inventory levels.
• Issues purchase orders as needed.
• Supervises, evaluates, and supports work of direct reports.
• Maintains relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Ensures company standards and practices in regard to inventory are followed.
• Performs physical inventories.
• Acts as customer service POC for multiple accounts.
• May assist with supplier and customer negotiations.

• A Bachelor's degree in Logistics or a related field is preferred; however, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in inventory control and/or management.
• 3+ years’ experience managing the work of others.

• Experience forecasting and budgeting.
• Experience and knowledge of purchasing process.
• Experience using SAP or other related software.
• Strong negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Microsoft Office skills required.

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
• Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
• Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.
• EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Purchasing