Materials Manager
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Supply Chain Manager to oversee and optimize our supply chain operations in flow control, Valves Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing procurement, inventory control, logistics, and vendor relationships to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality throughout the supply chain. The Supply Chain Manager will play a critical role in meeting customer demands while maintaining operational excellence.
How You Will Help:
- Determine optimal inventory investment, establish desired inventory levels, and ensure compliance.
- Implement and manage the manufacturing database, including Bill of Materials, Routings, Forecasts, Item Costs, and MRP parameters.
- Monitor order statuses, report progress to management, and take necessary actions to keep orders on schedule.
- Develop and maintain supplier relationships while benchmarking and improving Supply Chain Management processes.
- Collaborate with the Global Sourcing team on Make-to-Order (MCTO) initiatives.
- Manage purchase order issuance, invoicing, and budget adherence reporting.
- Oversee the annual physical inventory process or manage ongoing cycle counting as directed.
- Coordinate with the Central Planning team to meet service level and working capital targets.
- Utilize sales, forecast, and order data to drive inventory optimization and working capital efficiency.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives across all supply chain functions.
- Manage planning processes, including Manufacturing Order (MO) releases, order fulfillment, and project planning with Inside/Outside Sales Teams.
- Adjust and update forecasts in BY, working with the corporate planning team as needed.
- Optimize vendor scheduling and production coordination (e.g., Evermark and TA).
- Prepare and report monthly inventory forecasts to leadership.
- Oversee logistics, including container coordination and timely delivery.
- Purchase all non-inventory items, Capital Expenditure Requests (CER), and other essential supplies.
- Conduct data analysis to enhance forecasting accuracy, presenting insights to management and the Planning team monthly.
What You Will You Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain and materials management within manufacturing operations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Skilled in leading and participating in continuous improvement initiatives, including TPS or similar methodologies.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, specifically M3, for inventory control, scheduling, and forecasting; experience with Logility supply chain software is a plus.
- Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and organizations.
- Customer-oriented mindset with the ability to balance customer requirements with operational efficiency.
- Ability to exercise good judgment in planning and achieving both short-term and long-term business goals.
- Knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Experience in valves a plus.
Compensation
The base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 USD annually*.
*The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this role. ASC Engineered Solutions’ philosophy on compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual’s education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations.
*The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this role. ASC Engineered Solutions’ philosophy on compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual’s education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations.
Acerca de ASC Engineered Solutions
Following the 2019 merger of Anvil International and Smith-Cooper International, the unified company relaunched in March 2021 as ASC Engineered Solutions. Under a single name and logo, ASC Engineered Solutions continues our focus on improving the customer experience every day and striving to deliver service excellence.
The evolved ASC Engineered Solutions brand reinforces a focus on what matters most to customers: quality. As a solutions provider, this quality is reflected in our precision-engineered products, support and knowledge. Our organization is a dependable strategic partner focused on its customers’ success.
The evolved ASC Engineered Solutions brand reinforces a focus on what matters most to customers: quality. As a solutions provider, this quality is reflected in our precision-engineered products, support and knowledge. Our organization is a dependable strategic partner focused on its customers’ success.
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