Job Title: Materials Manager

Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)

Duration: 12 months

Summary

As the headquarter materials Manager you will be responsible for ensuring materials and contract volumes are always available at the network level for our manufacturing sites to order for production. Indirectly managing material planning teams at the manufacturing level, cross functional project teams, and our network of vendors. You will be responsible for Work capital.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for building, analyzing, and distributing Raw and Pack material forecasts for accurate capacity planning.
• Develop network level long range replenishment strategies for assigned packaging materials while optimizing the balance between supply availability and inventory investment.
• Participate in cross functional project teams to support the execution of new product innovations and productivity by developing and managing network transition plan and on-time materials availability while minimizing costs.
• Support inventory reduction initiatives entailing optimization of SAP MRP parameters, total supply chain process improvement, and application of lean principles.
• Lead financial forecasting and mitigation of supply chain losses related to RPW inventory through internal transfers, shelf-life extensions, liquidations, alternate uses, and supplier buybacks and/or supplier recycling program.
• Support S&OE with day to day supply disruptions through rapid & efficient solutions while identifying root causes & implementing corrective actions.
• Analyze and drive efficiencies on projected volumes, capacity, business strategies, supplier performance, and contractual needs that best serve the business needs by balancing service and cost.
• Develop long range supplier capacity plans and contingency plans to maintain supply continuity.
• Ensure material network availability for internal manufacturing production plans by supporting and directing finite scheduling teams through in class material planning routines.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement/lean six sigma projects
• Maintain a habit of continuous learning and development through the company’s educational portal.

Qualifications we seek in you!

Minimum qualifications

· Good understanding of supply chain cycle, Manufacturing, organization structures and key metrics.

· Demonstrates problem solving skills and working under tight timelines; multi-tasking abilities; exception-based management capability.

· Ability to balance priorities across multiple internal and external stakeholders.

· Ability to interact and build relations with senior management and key stakeholders.

· Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

· Bachelor's degree in related fields (Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related discipline)

· SAP or other ERP/APS software experience and proven knowledge of Microsoft Office suite required.

· Has good understanding of supply chain and demand planning business drivers, organization structures and key metrics.

· Strong team skills - Collaborative management and working style.

· Effective Communication skills

· Should possess high degree of versatility, good interpersonal skills, and excellent time management skills; should be a team player.

Preferred qualifications

• 4 Years minimum of applicable experience
• Proficient in Excel
• Working Knowledge with Power BI and Tableau
• Understanding of 09 and OMP
• Proficient with SAP
• Project Management experience
• 10% travel required to vendors and manufacturing facilities

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• North Chicago, IL 60064 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• North Chicago, IL 60064: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person