Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is currently looking to hire a Materials Manager in our Gadsden, AL plant. In this role, the Materials Manager is responsible for executing the materials plan through strategic supplier relationships and a team of direct reports.
At Meyer Utility Structures, we commit to and pride ourselves on providing reliable structures, superior service and product solutions. With over sixty years of transmission structural design and fabrication experience, Meyer can provide the structure that best fits your transmission, distribution, lattice, substation, or concrete project needs.
What you'll do:
Planning/Scheduling:
Responsible for effective planning and scheduling to meet production/customer demand
Fulfill, monitor and set safety stock levels to meet delivery targets and inventory reduction goals
Oversee fulfillment/expediting of inter-company requirements
Oversee creation/distribution and maintenance of adequate work orders
Ensure all materials are available for successful execution on shop floor
Purchasing:
Oversee all daily procurement activities needed to fulfill production demand
Maintain sufficient raw material stocking levels to protect production and customer schedules
Establish and enforce procedures to ensure proper recording, storage and tracking
Oversee MRO/expense procurement
Work with suppliers concerning forecasted needs/supply pipeline integrity
Inventory:
Responsible for cycle count program fulfillment
Effective material disposition of obsolete and slow-moving material
Responsible for control of all appropriate transactional integrity, procedures and policies
Plan and lead the execution of semi-annual physical inventory
Logistics:
Oversee ordering and receipt of shipments in compliance with all regulations
Coordinate deliveries and cost saving efforts
Effective communication/scheduling of inbound with logistics providers
Receiving:
Responsible for directing Receiving personnel and receiving function
Ensure all delivery receipts and put a way processes are being executed accurately and timely
Ensure that all picking is competed and accurately entered
Supervisory and Managerial Responsibilities:
Directly supervise raw materials planning, scheduling of, purchasing, and receiving functions
Collaborate with Customer Service and Planning/Scheduling to improve manufacturing flow
Collaborate and ensure alignment with the Director of Supply Chain for TRMS corporate
What you'll need:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or other related discipline
3-5 years of successful supervisory experience
Excellent leadership skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word and Outlook
Ability to read/interpret blueprints, drawings, or other technical material
Ability to communicate effectively and work well in a team-based environment
Excellent attention to detail
Highly organized and process driven
Dedicated to the pursuit of continuous improvement