Materials Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS: We are seeking a Materials Manager to plan, direct and

control activities related to the internal management of raw materials,

components, tooling, equipment and coordinates activities related to the

shipping and receiving of product as well as releasing of kits to the

production floor and all aspects in between. Essential Functions Lead

and manage the Materials team, including hiring, onboarding, training,

coaching, and performance management. Supervise and manage the flow of

raw materials, components, tooling, equipment, and purchased services

from receiving through shipping. Including kitting, consigned materials,

material flow through the plant, and management of excess/obsolete

materials. Understand and enforce the policies and guidelines regarding

the ethical conduct of purchasing activities. Support purchasing and

operations in the relationships with vendors of incoming materials and

Sales with the relationships of customers. Interact with vendors via the

purchasing team to discuss issues/concerns and to maintain good working

relationships. Establish and direct a cost reduction program aimed at

lowering overall inventory, shipping, receiving, storage, and packaging

costs Follow Pro-Active's procedures for cost tracking. Oversee order

and billing discrepancies in coordination with accounting and vendors

and respond to inquiries on any material received. Attend and

participate in meetings to ensure customer requirements are met.

Participate in Management Review meetings. Create and manage vendor RMAs

in support of QA teams, when needed and follows through with them.

Analyze and recommend improvements for completed projects comparing

estimated costs to actual costs and determines the reason for any

discrepancies. Oversee the Shipping and Receiving departments regarding

incoming and outgoing shipments on a daily basis. Responsible for on

time delivery of kits/materials to the production floor. Supervise

inventory accuracy/cycle counting processes. Develop and maintain

cadence of inventory reviews to manage consigned and PAE owned materials

that are obsolete or excess. Partner with Purchasing teams to find

solutions to disposition E/O materials that include possible sale to

external partners or return to customers. Actively pursue and acquire

current and up-to-date industry knowledge on a regular basis by

reviewing trade journals and publications and attending trade shows.

Develop and maintain a program for sound employee relations with

business unit personnel at all levels of the organization. Provide

guidance and direction to purchasing partners and materials personnel to

assist them in their personal... For full info follow application link.

Pro-Active Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified

applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to

race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by

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