A Materials Manager with Genesis Products will be responsible for administering and expediting all required raw materials, parts and any assemblies needed for the plant’s production. The successful candidate will be expected to work well with the operations, vendors, sales, and shipping & receiving teams by communicating effectively and in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
Assess production schedules and related information to determine material requirements
Strategically procure and schedule incoming delivery from Genesis’ preferred vendors of raw material, equipment (upon special request), supplies and other miscellaneous services
Partner with the Product Manager to continuously evaluate cost and analyze supplier bids to attain best overall value
Implement procedures for Operations Materials Management
Effectively manage inventory of all purchased raw material to minimize variance dollars
Maintain expected inventory levels of raw material
Effectively communicate with any department necessary during the process of ordering, receiving, and managing materials
Regularly conduct raw material audits with Genesis preferred vendors
Be open and available to perform any task assigned by the direct supervisors
Constantly evaluate and improve through critical thinking our teams and our processes
Bachelor’s Degree required
At least 2 years’ experience performing the same or similar job duties
Vendor management experience is a plus
Organizational and analytical skills are considered essential
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
Interpersonal communication skills; written and verbal
