Materials Director jobs in Niagara Falls, NY

Our client is a global leader in the design and manufacture of temperature sensors, compression seal fittings, and cable and harness assemblies for a broad range of industries and applications. Our client services Aerospace, Defense, Oil & Gas, Green Energy, Pharmaceuticals, and Waste Water industries.

The Materials Director is responsible for overseeing the team of 4 in the Purchasing Department (Buyer/Planners) and for the global strategy, planning, and execution of purchased components and services to ensure the timely delivery of products to our customers.

Essential Functions:

• Provides leadership for the development and implementation of domestic and global supply chain plans and programs in support of the vertical market and product business strategies.
• Leads global planning and execution of:
• Supply chain architecture and rationalization
• Material containment initiatives
• Material cost reduction programs
• Supply base quality improvement initiatives
• Supply base lead time reduction initiatives
• Initiates and participates in enterprise resource planning changes for improving supplier management, execution, and performance
• Creates supplier plans and agreements that minimizes on hand inventory while simultaneously increases inventory availability
• Advises management of issues that will impact production or add cost and drive corrective actions when necessary
• Interfaces with suppliers to ensure good communications for smooth material flow
• Leads the coordination of an annual supplier conference
• Manages inventory cycle counting programs and activities
• Interacts with engineering, purchasing, sales, and marketing in support of on time new product launches
• Supports lean manufacturing concepts and initiatives

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in supply chain management
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in planning, purchasing, and inventory control within a lean manufacturing environment required
• Familiarity or experience with vendor managed inventory and point of use storage preferred
• Familiarity with kanban systems and inventory optimization are a plus
• Strong desire to learn and drive lean principles
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

INDHP

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 5 years (Required)
• Kanban: 5 years (Required)
• Vendor management: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person