Materials Manager

Materials Manager
Wichita, KS
$80-115K

Our Wichita, KS manufacturing client is looking to hire a Materials Manager. The Materials Manager will develop a dynamic, end-to-end materials strategy for the facility which includes collaboration with many areas of the business to improve sourced material quality, develop supplier capabilities and deploy best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead all internal Materials management activities including ordering, delivery, storage, etc.
Communicate with Operations on shortages, anticipated shortages, expediting status, etc.
Provide vision, direction and focus to direct reports and actively support their development
Develop and manage a materials strategy for the facility including risk mitigation strategies
Key leader in the physical inventory process and inventory accuracy
Assist the Sourcing & Logistics teams to provide the lowest total cost solution
Communicate with Sourcing on issues relating to supplier performance: billing, receiving, and quality
Meet new product introduction objectives (timing, quality, and system set up)
Perform various materials-related projects, duties and analysis as assigned
Responsible for Materials KPIs
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field is required
Software knowledge: Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
Demonstrated project management skills
APICS certification is highly preferred
7 to 10 years of Supply Chain or Operations Management experience preferred
Prior experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes is required