Materials Manager

Company Overview:

Extron is a leading developer and manufacturer of professional AV hardware and software solutions which serve the ever-changing needs of organizations around the world as they strive to better communicate. Each Extron product is carefully engineered to provide best-in-class performance, intuitive operation, and exceptional reliability. At Extron, the passion for our products is evidenced by our company culture, which encourages innovation and provides opportunities for individual career growth. Our teams develop and release over 100 new products a year and continue to grow our vast patent portfolio.

Position Overview:

Extron, a leading global manufacturer of high technology commercial audio/video products, is seeking a Materials Manager. This position will lead a team and provide leadership in developing and implementing a strategic map to achieve a world class material organization planning and distributing products worldwide.

Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing and facilitating all areas of supply chain operations, including Planning, Purchasing, Production Control, Logistics, Inventory Management, MRP system integrity, Shipping, Receiving, and all associated Warehouse functions.
• Oversee logistics strategies, negotiate and manage global transportation logistics to ensure timely and cost-effective material delivery and reliable movements of goods via air, sea, rail, and road.
• Oversee Planning to ensure the material planning, coordination, and execution of material requirements and production schedules are executed to ensure timely delivery of material and completion of finished goods.
• Lead the development and execution of MRP strategies to ensure material availability based on internal forecasts, sales history, customer orders and inventory levels.
• Ensure the Systems reflect real world supply chain conditions and support accurate decision making by monitoring market trends in lead times and cost.
• Define, coordinate and validate all material data analysis in the form of MRP, Excel, and Power B/I reports.
• Maintain accurate, real-time inventory records as well as manage cycle count programs, inventory accuracy rates, and root cause analysis for discrepancies.
• Work closely with Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, and Product Development to understand and facilitate material requirements and changes.
• Direct and optimize all Purchasing activities to ensure compliance with lead time, inventory levels, and production schedule requirements.
• Provide Planning input to new product introductions to ensure timely ramp up and material readiness.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the warehouse facilities, including storage, space utilization, and layout optimization for multiple warehouses.
• Ensure compliance with all import/export regulations.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 10 years of relevant experience in the management and coordination of all the listed areas of electronics and mechanical production, preferably in a low volume, high mix environment.
• Expertise in MRP and ERP systems including project design, customization, and implementation.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in manufacturing product flow and global material replenishment at the component and finished goods level.
• In-depth hands-on experience and knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
• Strong working knowledge of contract manufacturing and associated dynamics.
• Ability to clearly communicate expectations, strategies, and updates with clarity to executive leadership, peers, and subordinate.

Salary Range: $160,000 to $175,000. Pay may vary depending on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.