Job Description: Materials Manager Location: Cookeville, TN WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide… Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen. Your Role on Our Team: Under the direction of the Plant Manager, this position is responsible for providing operational support and for developing, documenting, and executing processes as well as providing training that will assure the continuing accuracy of all inventories. You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: Discover and identify the root cause of each material inventory variance Create and support inventory control methods, policies, and procedures Develop and implement best practices that will ensure the collection and appropriate dissemination of accurate and detailed inventory reporting Leads count approval process for count variances Identifies areas needing improvement and leads initiatives to shore up gaps in processes Prepares and conducts training on transactional and ERP processes, as indicated by findings, to eliminate errors attributed to inventory control deficiencies. Develop cycle counting schedules that meet selected criteria, such as target cycle frequency by category, dollar value of inventory counted, and other goals that may be developed from time to time. Works in partnership with finance to coordinate and lead bi-annual 3rd party on-site inventory audits relating to inventory control. Practice 5S Coordinate requisitions, orders and distribution of component and raw materials, equipment and supplies. Manage inventory and real-time logs of inventory. Works with the entire organization to lead and develop inventory strategies, continuous improvement, and to adopt best practices relating to inventory control Analyze SCOP or use forecasts to provide needed materials to suppliers or production users at the appropriate times. Perform cost-benefit analyses to inform decision-making about materials and sup What tools you'll bring with you: Business or Engineering Bachelor's degree required. -- CPIM/APICS certification preferred Seven to ten years of Materials Management experience Current or previous experience in a Materials Manager role in a large (500 employee) manufacturing plant. Oracle EBS experience preferred. R12 or 11i. Start-up Plant experience. Must have strong analytical and technical accounting skills; Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Must be able to organize data and to perform, review and clearly explain independent analyses. Must have advanced computer skills including MS Office Suite - Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel knowledge and be able to use and create pivot tables and v-lookups; Experience in a leadership role Experience in project management Knowledge in Lean practice Ability to motivate team members and drive results Ability to lead/drive change, and influence/coaching others Mentor junior members or peers In depth experience and expertise with ERP Systems. Super User and or implementation skills a big plus. Experience working with Integrated Business Management/SIOP improvement activities Must be able to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure and have the initiative to address problems and make continuous process improvements; Must be able to rely on expertise, knowledge and common sense to manage tasks that have a broad and direct impact on business; Must be a self-starter who demonstrates superior professionalism and integrity, good business judgment, a positive action-oriented attitude, and a strong work ethic. Must be able to pass background and credit screening process. We provide these great perks and benefits: Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans. Generous 401 (K) savings plan. Education assistance. On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service. · And many more, check out our benefits site HERE. Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional construction trades that increase productivity and safety. Milwaukee® is known for their world-leading M12™, M18™, and MX FUEL™ cordless systems, the ground-breaking performance of their cordless innovations, safety solutions, battery-powered outdoor power equipment, jobsite lighting and clean-up, time-saving accessories, and innovative hand tool and PACKOUT™ Modular Storage Products. The company is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade-specific solutions. Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY). For more information on the full line of Milwaukee® products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit Milwaukee Tool.