What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Manager position at Medbio, LLC?
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Material Planning & Control
Education
Must be able to work and perform what would be considered standard practices for this type of positions in the industry.
Material Planning & Control
- Manage the material requirements planning (MRP) process based on production schedules and forecasts.
- Maintain accurate material forecasts and visibility of on‑hand inventory.
- Identify risks related to material shortages, demand fluctuations, and long lead‑time items.
- Communicate material status clearly to Production, Scheduling, and site leadership.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production while minimizing carrying costs.
- Implement robust inventory control practices (cycle counts, safety stock, ABC classification, FIFO).
- Reduce excess, obsolete, and slow‑moving inventory through proactive management.
- Ensure accuracy of IQMS data such as BOMs, lead times, MOQs, and reorder parameters.
- Lead purchasing activities for the site, ensuring timely procurement of raw materials, packaging, and supplies.
- Issue purchase orders, manage acknowledgments, and ensure pricing and terms align with company standards.
- Work with corporate Supply Chain to align on supplier strategies, contracts, and cost‑savings initiatives.
- Monitor and improve supplier performance, including on‑time delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
- Manage supplier escalations and negotiate recovery plans when needed.
- Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, approval workflows, and audit requirements.
- Partner with Procurement for supplier selection, bidding, evaluation, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
- Provide accurate demand forecasts to suppliers to ensure stable and dependable supply.
- Drive corrective actions for supplier quality issues or delivery failures.
- Support strategic sourcing efforts and value‑engineering initiatives.
- Oversee receiving, storage, material handling, and flow of materials to production.
- Ensure all warehousing processes comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Optimize warehouse layout, material staging, and inventory visibility.
- Coordinate inbound freight and monitor carrier performance.
- Work closely with Production, Scheduling, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to support operational goals.
- Support engineering changes (ECNs) and manage phase‑in/phase‑out transitions for new or obsolete materials.
- Participate in daily/weekly production meetings to provide material status and updates.
- Maintain IQMS accuracy for all material, purchasing, and inventory data.
- Develop and report key performance metrics, including:
- Material availability
- Inventory turns
- Supplier on‑time delivery
- Purchase order accuracy
- Inventory accuracy
- Excess & obsolete (E&O) levels
- Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
- Lead and develop the materials team including buyers and warehouse personnel.
- Establish performance expectations and provide coaching and development opportunities.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the supply chain team.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
- APICS certification a plus
- 5 years of experience in materials management, purchasing, or supply chain in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing site‑level purchasing; multi‑site experience is a plus.
- Strong ERP/MRP experience
- Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in procurement best practices and negotiation.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration.
- Ability to interpret data and drive decisions using KPIs and metrics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis abilities.
Must be able to work and perform what would be considered standard practices for this type of positions in the industry.