Materials Manager

Department/Title: 000098/Materials Manager

Location: Danvers, MA

Commitment: Full-Time Exempt

Workplace Summary

:Backer Hotwatt, Inc. was established in 1952 and is a leader in manufacturing resistance heating elements. Here at Backer Hotwatt, Inc. we tackle projects others won't. Our world-class component-level heaters add value, make integration easy, and help you solve complex application challenges

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Job Summar

y:We are seeking an experienced and strategic Material Manager to lead and optimize global sourcing, purchasing, tariff control, negotiations, managing vendor relationships, and management of all inventories essential to our operations. The Materials Manager will lead our team and oversee the planning, procurement, storage, control, distribution, and logistics of materials and products according to company needs and customer requirements. responsible for planning, purchasing, and stockroom operations, as well as supporting NP

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Key Responsibiliti

• es:Develop and implement procurement strategies to meet costs, quality, and delivery targe
• ts.Negotiate both domestic and international terms, pricing, and delivery contrac
• ts.Directs production and inventory control, shipping and receiving, and materials stora
• ge.Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to delivery, quality, or prici
• ng.Analyze market trends and supply chain news and data to anticipate risks and opportuniti
• es.Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs requirements, and import/export la
• ws-Collaborates with production, engineering, quality, and planning teams to align material availability with demand forecas
• ts.Maintains inventory levels to ensure deliveries occur within customer timelin
• es.Maintains and ensures accuracy of the dynamic inventory syst
• em.Responsible for overall materials planning processes to meet production and delivery goa
• ls.Responsible for stockroom operations, including organization, security, and inventory accura
• cy.Responsible for managing the material aspects of New Product Introduction (NPI), including coordination with engineering and production teams to ensure material availability and readine
• ss.Oversees shipping and receiving functions related to purchased parts and finished goo
• ds.Identifies opportunities to reduce transportation costs and charg
• es.Manages and monitors storage of purchased parts and finished goo
• ds.Performs write-offs on damaged or obsolete inventory to reflect accurate value of invento
• ry.Establishes procedures for conducting and valuing year-end physical invento
• ry.Performs other related duties as assign

ed.

What We Are Looking

ForRequireme

nts:• Excellent organizational and planning ski

lls.• Excellent verbal and written communication ski

lls.• Excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work well with all levels of management and st

aff.• Proficient with inventory reporting syst

ems.• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar softw

are.

Preferred Qualificat

ions:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related

field.• Five years of experience in materials control

field.

What We Have To

Offer:

We offer benefit packages that may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off (including your birthday), Paid Holidays, and

401(k).

Additional Duties You Should Un

derstand:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or witho

ut notice.

Backer Hotwatt, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or

ordinances.