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Materials Supervisor

Sterling Industries
Kalamazoo, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/19/2027

TITLE: Materials Supervisor


UNIPOINT OCCUPATION ID: MAT SUP    REVISION: Rev 02


DEPARTMENT: Supply Chain


POSITION OBJECTIVE: Responsible for the daily management of the supply chain and its impact on the processes, products, equipment, people, customers, and business development.


DIRECT REPORTS: Material Handler, Shipper/Receiver, Materials Administration 


REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, Global Materials


MAJOR DUTIES:


•    Managing the supply chain proactively through increasing supplier core capabilities while decreasing cost of goods based upon strategic objectives and supplier metrics


•    Utilizing EPR/MRP software to automate purchasing and planning activities while reducing set up costs and inventory levels


•    Coordinating with the operations department to ensure that sustainment production planning goals are met or exceeded


•    Quality management system maintenance; supplier audits, internal audits, supplier scorecards, internal scorecards, customer scorecards, quality


•    Complete necessary inventory adjustments as required and make sure inventory in system is up to date


•    Responsible for annual physical inventory process, management of the inventory system, meeting or exceeding total inventory dollars and turns


•    Responsible for quarterly review of PPV and standard costs of materials to ensure that current cost of goods objectives are met or exceeded while coordination with the finance department


•    Issue PO for all non-production items for all Dept, including misc. items, tools and consumable items for shop floor.


•    Follow up all open PO with suppliers’/Freight companies to ensure shipments will arrive on time.


•    Send out and follow up on RFQ as required.


•    Responsible for transportation costs to meet or exceed annual objectives


•    Update and track the progress of materials requirement for new projects.


•    Supporting newly awarded projects through direct communication with customers and the supply chain


•    Lead in development and implementation of continuous improvement efforts within the areas of responsibility


•    Customer support of product, pricing, and process change


•    Ensuring that the processes responsible for meet the quality management systems expectations and objectives


•    Request all necessary documents from suppliers such as ROHS/REACH, certs and others as needed.


•    Ensure customs require documents are up to date such as COO, CUSMA


WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Operations department, Quality department, Customers, Suppliers


POSITION REQUIREMENTS:


•    Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or relevant area, preferred


•    5-10 years’ experience in an operational, materials, or purchasing department within a manufacturing environment


•    Previous experience with ERP/MRP software in regards to purchasing and production planning


•    Experience in supporting business development projects with cross functional teams


•    High volume workload requires conscientious attitude with accuracy and attention to detail.


•    Ability to develop and implement high level objectives


•    Direct experience in communication with customers and suppliers


•    Proficient in with Microsoft office (outlook, excel, word, power point)


•    Good communication skills (oral, written, technical)


•    Excellent time management skills and the ability to be self-directed


•    Customer focus and continuous improvement approach.


•    The position may require some light travel (USA and Canada).






OTHER DUTIES:


Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000

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