Materials Manager

Location: Wills Point

Materials Manager Company Profile:

American Trailer World (ATW) was created because of the merger of Big Tex Trailers and American Trailer Works, two leading companies in the trailer industry. ATW is the most diversified manufacturer, largest retailer and distributor of professional grade and consumer grade trailers, parts and accessories in North America. With superior positioning in the trailer industry and leading products across a diverse array of end markets, ATW has an opportunity for rapid and profitable expansion.

Bain Capital Private Equity partnered in the acquisitions, and they will continue to provide additional support and capital to drive expansion.

Job Overview The Materials Manager is responsible for purchasing, receipt, control, and storage of Raw and Finished Goods materials inventory within a multi-site territory assignment including Texas and Oklahoma locations. The role is responsible for executing the materials management strategy in partnership with internal and external partners as necessary to efficiently support and scale with the business. The role oversees all aspects of finished goods and raw materials management including materials requirement planning, purchase orders, receiving, quality, inventory control, day to day vendor relations, and materials movement within operations and procurement guidelines.

Job Responsibilities Work with the with cross functional leaders to implement industry leading materials management system

Use and implement a combination of Lean systems including visual management, pull Kanban signals, MRP, and sequencing

Build and lead a team focused on both tactical and strategic purchasing to optimize our inventory on hand, inventory control, and total cost of materials

Be a part of creating the ERP MS Dynamics roadmap and support the implementation

Work with the finance team to create and monitor a cycle count program

Ensure quantities of delivered material matches packing slips and notate any discrepancies before carrier leaves

Ensure current on hand inventory is correct through a successful cycle count program

Work with Procurement, Production, and Scheduling teams to identify and escalate any material shortages

Optimize raw material storage within the production facilities

Education – Experience Required BS in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field (or work experience equivalent)5+ yeas of Manufacturing or Supply Chain experience

Kanban and MRP experience

Proficient computer skills in Word, Excel, and PPTAbility to travel 50%
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