The Materials Manager's role is to manage, coach, and lead a logistics team (material handlers, shippers, receivers, and expeditors) and material planner(s) to ensure KPIs are achieved in a pro-associate environment. Key functions are determining how much and what type of materials and products to hold where in the supply chain which includes: managing inventory control, warehouse, distribution and replenishment plans. Holds overall responsibility for all logistics operations ensuring customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

Review daily inventory activity to ensure targets are on track to be met. Manage, monitor, and report Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) for the materials department. Lead and develop the materials team, driving accountability and high performance. Improve existing processes and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Partner with cross-functional teams to support production and supply chain needs. Supporting the development of integrated warehousing strategies that align with the team's long-term plans, ensuring sustainable competitive advantages. Monitor and manage working capital while ensuring no production interruption. Monitor and maintain warehouse utilization and management. Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system. Establish and maintain budgets, targets, and objectives that meet overall business goals. Ensure delivery on time as per customer request. Work closely with scheduling to prevent shortage issue. Plan or implement efficient outbound/inbound material flow management systems to reduce manpower requirements, increase customer shipment accuracy, meet production requirements, and allow for FIFO. Track and address recurring process, system and human resource issues and work toward viable solutions. Communicates with and coaches all Logistics and planning associates to ensure compliance with all plant, and Occupational Health and Safety policies. Performs all duties of a manager as outlined in the Internal Responsibilities section of the AirBoss Health & Safety program manual. Participate in monthly safety talks. Audit plant systems for compliance to safety regulations, ISO9000 standards and plant policy. Communicate company policy, decisions, and change positively and directly. Audit and administer the constructive discipline system with fairness and consistency. Manage and execute projects related to warehouse optimization, material flow improvements, or system/process. Additional duties as assigned.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills:

Related education/experience in warehouse management and material flow. Minimum of five years of experience in supply chain environment (preferably in a warehouse, logistics, transportation, or distribution). Experience with ERP/MRP systems. Proven leadership experience with a focus on accountability and team. development Knowledge of relevant employment legislation. Familiarity with Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies. Strong communication skills. Experience in implementing and sustaining change. Continuous improvement mind-frame. Proficient in Excel. Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders. Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Material flow analysis experience. Strong attention to detail.