Materials Manager
Job Description
- 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 facilities and MRC collaborations; meets/emails daily with customers to ensure customer orders are satisfactory
- Manages Inventory Cycle Count Program; 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 make sure they are aligned
- Works with Engineering on packaging, pulling 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
- Manage inventory counts and report on inventory
- Order material for production lines
- Review and manage planned orders and current inventory levels
- Issue purchase orders as needed
- Supervise, evaluate, and support work of direct reports
- Maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers
- Perform physical inventories
- Act as customer service POC for multiple accounts
- May assist with supplier and customer negotiations
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related field of study required
- 5+ years of experience in inventory control and/or management
- 5+ 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
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail
- Microsoft Office skills required
Meet Your Recruiter
Amy Badal
Technical Recruiter
Amy Badal is a seasoned Senior Recruiter passionate about connecting with individuals across diverse industries and various career stages. With an impressive 7-year tenure at Sterling, Amy has become an invaluable asset to the organization's talent acquisition efforts.
Amy's journey in recruiting spans over 11 years, during which she has acquired a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field. Her fascination with working alongside people from different backgrounds and professional levels has driven her successful career.
As a Senior Recruiter, Amy thrives on collaborating with candidates and hiring partners in the railroad industry. She relishes the chance to contribute to their career growth and the overall success of the organizations she serves. Amy's ability to understand each individual's unique needs and aspirations allows her to make insightful and tailored placements that benefit both parties.
One of Amy's most valuable pieces of advice is never to burn bridges and always maintain high professionalism throughout the hiring process.