Materials Control Manager

Location: Lawrence
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

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Adecco is seeking a Materials Control Manager for a great Lawrence company.A This is a direct hire position. The Materials Control Manager who will be responsible for providing leadership, control and vision driving accurate and timely inventory management and reporting. The objective is to reduce inventory levels while improving the in-stock position. The relevant priority will be to assist the balance of demands in the manufacturing plant while achieving Company goals.

This is a Full Time, Direct Hire opportunity working for a leading manufacturing company offering a highly comprehensive benefits plan. Salary is dependent on experience. This position reports to the Director of Supply Chain.

Responsibilities & Activities Performed:

Plan, direct and control the flow and level of inventory in each of the company¿s retail centers, plants and alternative customers.

Manage and oversee the Distribution Requirement Planning process.

Propose and implement key strategy inventory initiatives for the Company.

Understand all aspects of the Oracle / Distribution Requirement Planning (DRP) software application as well as developing and constantly refining a DRP implementation approach to field inventory management.

Provide analysis and recommend corrective actions to reduce inventory variances.

Understand forecasting module used and propose forecasting strategies.

Plan new product rollout schedules for the plant, corporate and the field to utilize.

Implement new technologies.

Coordinate with Customer Service and Production Planning and Scheduling to determine if manufacturing will be able to meet the field requirements.

Minimum Qualifications Preferred:

College graduate in business management/material flow majors

8 to 10 years experience directly related to the activities and responsibilities specified here and above.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to work effectively within a team environment

Strong technical skills with aptitude to learn and implement new technologies

Proficient to expert use of spreadsheet, database, presentation and work processing applications are required.

Superior verbal and written communication skills.

Must be able to conduct independent research, gather and analyze data and arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations and plans of action.

If you are interested and qualified in this Senior Buyer, Direct Hire position in Lawrence, KS, then please click APPLY NOW. If you have questions about the position please contact Kimberly Mason-Burns at (785) 842-1515.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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