Materials Manager jobs in Somerset, NJ

Materials/Planning Manager oversees daily operations and planning to optimize the flow of raw materials, supplies and equipment from initial procurement to the final disposition and fulfull material requirements for customers . Balances the flow of materials to meet scheduling while maintaining optimum inventory levels. Ensures that project, department milestones are met, goals are met adhering to approved budgets.

Ensures that the company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all materials department functions.

Internal Interfaces:

• Engineering to bring new products into the production process.
• Product Management on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet demand.
• Quality Control to ensure that the company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all materials department functions.
• Accounting to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Shipping/Receiving for proper documentation and inventory control.

External Interfaces:

• Outside suppliers, manufacturers, and assemblers

DUTIES:

• Responsible for continuing programs of exploration for new materials, suppliers, and processes to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery.
• Maintain relationships and negotiate pricing with suppliers.
• Approve the purchase of supplies and materials according to specifications.
• Supervise, evaluate, and coach staff members:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. CPIM certification in production and inventory management is definate plus.

Experience: Five (5) years related experience in production planning, record keeping and purchasing. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience.

Specific Skills: Ability to organize and supervise large scale Planning and Production activities; establish and maintain effective working relationships; present ideas clearly orally and in writing. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Proficient in the use of a computerized Material Requirements Planning systems. Knowledge of materials management and administration.

Physical Demands: Most of the time spent sitting with occasional (less than 10%) standing, walking, stooping, or climbing in warehouse.

Success Factors: Enjoys working with numbers and analyzing data.