Job ID: 140762
Cadre
Are you a Direct Hire – Materials Manager who has ERP system experience? Are you a Direct Hire – Materials Manager who has effective supervisory and leadership skills?
Our client specializes in manufacturing custom wood products.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
As a Materials Manager, you will negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers and inbound freight carriers.
- Identify new supplier opportunities
- Lead negotiations with suppliers regarding inventory management, quality and pricing
- Appraise supplier manufacturing ability through on-site visits and metrics
- Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance
- Utilize MRP to minimize inventory cost, lead time and freight costs
- Resolve customer and supplier inquiries regarding order status, delivery or changes
- Leverage relationships with suppliers to expedite deliveries, resolve shortages or delivery issues
- Evaluate pricing and variances between price book to current prices
- Oversee, mentor and mange Purchasing departmental staff with goals
- Identify, manage and implement projects to reduce costs and improve quality/delivery of products
- Maximize inventory turns and reduce waste by assessing and selecting effective transportation routes
WHAT YOU NEED:
- 5+ years of experience in a supply chain or purchasing role
- Experience or familiarity with the custom wood products industry is a plus
- Supervisory experience is preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or a related field
- Excellent computer skills
- ERP system experience
- AS400 or Salesforce experience is a plus
- MS Office products experience
- MSWD and Excel skills
- Negotiation skills and assertiveness
- Effective time-management skills
- Supervisory skills to effectively motivate and manage team members
- Excellent communication skills
- Analytical mindset
- Detail oriented and accurate
WHAT YOU GET:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Hours: Full-time day shift hours
Length: Direct Hire
Pay for the Materials Manager position: Based on experience, contact us for details
Location: Oshkosh,WI
Job ID: 140762
Job descriptions may not include every responsibility or qualification of the position.
Cadre is an Equal Opportunity Employer.