Materials Manager
Materials Manager Job Opening in Detroit, Michigan. A manufacturer of precision machined parts and cutting tools for a variety of applications is currently seeking to find a Materials Manager in the greater Detroit area. Our manufacturing recruiters are seeking an experienced, analytical Materials Manager/Production Scheduler in the greater Detroit, Michigan area. This job offers a competitive compensation package and great job benefits.
Detroit Materials Manager Overview:
The Materials Manager in Detroit will perform purchasing functions and ensure that the facility maintains appropriate stock levels at all times. This job will report directly to the operations manager. The Materials Manager shall also perform production scheduling functions for the Detroit, Michigan facility, ensuring that inventory is kept at appropriate levels and surplus goods are not produced.
Detroit Materials Manager Job Opening:
- Perform research on suppliers and prices. Select the best supplier for the quality and cost. Negotiate terms with suppliers.
- Perform inventory control functions. Perform research to establish minimum levels for materials on site. Ensure that minimum levels are maintained.
- Materials Manager shall regularly perform checks on the inventory. Document and rectify any inaccuracies or incongruences.
- Schedule production of goods across lines to manufacture desired goods. Adjust production schedule to the capacity plan periodically.
- The Detroit Materials Manager will and analyze material inventories throughout the production process, acquire additional materials as necessary.
- Partner with appropriate facility personnel to determine the proper level of production to meet customer demand.
- Prepare inventory, production, and demand forecasts.
- Annually evaluate supplier relationships and negotiate terms to benefit the company.
- Assist in operations team meetings, provide ideas and input. \
- Ensure that inventory levels are accurate.
- Ensure that all purchasing and sourcing is done in line with company policies and current initiatives.
- Assist in quality audits of suppliers.
- Interface with manufacturing and engineering staff for input on supplier quality.
- The Detroit Materials Manager will partner with operations staff to reach cost saving goals through purchasing initiatives.
Materials Manager (Detroit Area) Job Requirements:
- A four year degree related to business or manufacturing from an accredited institution would be beneficial for this position.
- A minimum of five years of materials management or purchasing experience for a manufacturing company. Production scheduling experience preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbally.
- Experience in a high volume facility would be preferable.
- Proficient in using computers. Familiar with Microsoft office (word, excel, outlook).
- Job experience in using ERP systems.
- Great negotiation skills.
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