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Aston Carter Senior Materials Manager in Kohler, Wisconsin
Job Title
Materials Manager
Job Description
Maintains optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements.
Work in conjunction with the Accounting Department to establish procedures and supervise the annual physical inventory.
Responsible for improving plant material flow of Raw, WIP and finished goods.
Oversees and ensures proper production control planning and scheduling programs to meet sales forecasts and to balance the level of manpower and machine requirements. Makes certain that deviations to the production schedule are investigated and properly followed up.
Oversee the purchasing and/or contracting for materials, supplies, equipment, and services for the operation of the company, in addition to all inventory items.
Establishes and maintains purchasing practices and policies to ensure honest, fair, and ethical relationships with vendors. Keeps informed on legal matters that affect purchasing policies.
Keeps abreast of materials, markets and materials pricing trends that affect company products.
Develops, establishes, and provides for the maintenance of reporting systems that relate to the materials function.
Manages the shipping and receiving functions of the division and oversees the storage of purchased parts and finished goods.
Ensures that the company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all Materials Department functions.
Responsible for the motivation and development of subordinates to optimize their performance and their personal and professional growth.
Skills and Qualifications Required
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field required
7+ years experience in areas related to materials control, production control, inventory control, and shipping/receiving and warehousing
ERP System Experience (SAP preferred)
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.