About this opportunity
L2x Talent Solutions lists this Materials Manager opportunity in mount prospect, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
-Develop and execute supply chain strategy aligned with company growth objectives
-Lead purchasing, planning, scheduling, inventory control, and warehouse operations
-Optimize inventory levels while maintaining exceptional customer service performance
-Drive Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP)
-Develop long-range inventory planning strategies
-Improve ERP/MRP utilization through data-driven decision making
-Establish executive KPI dashboards and performance reporting
-Lead manufacturing capacity planning initiatives
-Develop supplier partnership strategies and performance management programs
-Expand global sourcing opportunities while mitigating supply chain risk
-Lead risk management and business continuity planning
-Support capital planning and manufacturing expansion initiatives
-Provide acquisition integration support for future business growth
-Lead ERP implementation and continuous system improvement initiatives
-Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement across the supply chain
-Build scalable processes supporting long-term organizational growth
-Build, coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing Materials organization
-Create succession plans and develop future leaders
-Foster accountability through measurable performance metrics
-Lead cross-functional initiatives across Operations, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Quality
-Present strategic recommendations and executive business cases to senior leadership
-Influence organizational decisions through strong communication and analytical skills
Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering or related field, or relevant experience
-7+ years of Materials Management or Supply Chain experience within a manufacturing environment
-Experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably contract manufacturing, with the ability to understand and manage material requirements in a highly customized operation
-2+ years of leadership experience with responsibility for leading, mentoring and developing team members
-Strong experience with inventory management and inventory control, including maintaining inventory accuracy and optimizing on-hand inventory levels
-Strong experience with purchasing and supplier management, including negotiating pricing, rates and terms with suppliers
-Experience developing and executing materials, purchasing or supply chain strategies with team members
-Experience with ERP/MRP systems for inventory management, purchasing and material planning, preferably Vantage or Epicor
Worksite address
mount prospect, IL, 60056, US
Who can apply
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