Materials Supervisor in Kalamazoo, Michigan at J Sterling Industries

TITLE: Materials Supervisor

UNIPOINT OCCUPATION ID: MAT SUP REVISION: Rev 02

DEPARTMENT: Supply Chain

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Responsible for the daily management of the supply chain and its impact on the processes, products, equipment, people, customers, and business development.

DIRECT REPORTS: Material Handler, Shipper/Receiver, Materials Administration

REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, Global Materials

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Managing the supply chain proactively through increasing supplier core capabilities while decreasing cost of goods based upon strategic objectives and supplier metrics

• Utilizing EPR/MRP software to automate purchasing and planning activities while reducing set up costs and inventory levels

• Coordinating with the operations department to ensure that sustainment production planning goals are met or exceeded

• Quality management system maintenance; supplier audits, internal audits, supplier scorecards, internal scorecards, customer scorecards, quality

• Complete necessary inventory adjustments as required and make sure inventory in system is up to date

• Responsible for annual physical inventory process, management of the inventory system, meeting or exceeding total inventory dollars and turns

• Responsible for quarterly review of PPV and standard costs of materials to ensure that current cost of goods objectives are met or exceeded while coordination with the finance department

• Issue PO for all non-production items for all Dept, including misc. items, tools and consumable items for shop floor.

• Follow up all open PO with suppliers’/Freight companies to ensure shipments will arrive on time.

• Send out and follow up on RFQ as required.

• Responsible for transportation costs to meet or exceed annual objectives

• Update and track the progress of materials requirement for new projects.

• Supporting newly awarded projects through direct communication with customers and the supply chain

• Lead in development and implementation of continuous improvement efforts within the areas of responsibility

• Customer support of product, pricing, and process change

• Ensuring that the processes responsible for meet the quality management systems expectations and objectives

• Request all necessary documents from suppliers such as ROHS/REACH, certs and others as needed.

• Ensure customs require documents are up to date such as COO, CUSMA

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Operations department, Quality department, Customers, Suppliers

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or relevant area, preferred

• 5-10 years’ experience in an operational, materials, or purchasing department within a manufacturing environment

• Previous experience with ERP/MRP software in regards to purchasing and production planning

• Experience in supporting business development projects with cross functional teams

• High volume workload requires conscientious attitude with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to develop and implement high level objectives

• Direct experience in communication with customers and suppliers

• Proficient in with Microsoft office (outlook, excel, word, power point)

• Good communication skills (oral, written, technical)

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to be self-directed

• Customer focus and continuous improvement approach.

• The position may require some light travel (USA and Canada).

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.