Materials Manager - San Antonio

Description

• Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Reporting on adherence to production sequences and operational performance
• Coordinating new product launches with production timelines to ensure smooth transitions
• Managing inventory forecasting in line with expected sales and new product targets
• Identifying bottlenecks and working with manufacturing engineering to resolve them
• Supporting operational activities linked to strategic growth initiatives
• Creating and maintaining SOPs for production control processes
• Tracking material supply against launch plans and escalating issues proactively
• Interpreting production data to support ‘make vs. buy’ decisions
• Partnering with the sales team to align stocking plans with forecasted demand
• Developing KPIs that drive improvements in production efficiency and customer delivery
• Planning production capacity and balancing workloads across teams

Requirements

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel
• Must have a professional, polished, and sophisticated demeanor and be comfortable in most social settings
• Comfortable in an in-person office environment
• In-depth knowledge of inventory control processes and best practices
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• A strong background in supply chain management, production planning, or materials control.
• negotiation and supplier management skills
• Experience with managing budgets, systems, and supplier relationships on a global scale
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Must have excellent follow-through skills
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be customer service oriented, flexible, and have a high energy level
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Must be open to domestic and international travel
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in inventory management within a manufacturing setting.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance