TITLE: Materials Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Supply Chain

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Responsible for the daily management of the supply chain and its impact on the processes, products, equipment, people, customers, and business development.

DIRECT REPORTS: Production Scheduler, Material Handler, Shipper/Receiver

MAJOR DUTIES

1.Managing the supply chain through increasing supplier core capabilities while decreasing cost of goods based upon strategic objectives and supplier metrics

2.Responsible for quarterly review of standard costs of materials to ensure that current cost of goods objectives are met or exceeded while coordination with the finance department

3.Supporting business development projects through direct communication with customers and the supply chain

4.Coordination with the Senior Manager, Global Materials and Director of Global Operations on the business development quotation process

5.Utilizing EPR/MRP software to automate purchasing and planning activities while reducing set up costs and inventory levels

6.Lead in development and implementation of continuous improvement efforts within the areas of responsibility

7.Responsible for annual physical inventory process, management of the inventory system, meeting or exceeding total inventory dollars and turns

8.Coordinating with the Senior Manager, Global Materials and Director of Global Operations for semi-annual pricing review processes with customers

9.Customer support of product, pricing, and process change





10.Coordinating with the operations department to ensure that sustainment production planning goals are met or exceeded

11.Responsible for transportation costs to meet or exceed annual objectives

12.Coordination of intercompany products and shipments

13.Ensuring that the processes responsible for meet the quality management systems expectations and objectives

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Operations department, Quality department, Customers, Suppliers

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

1.Bachelors Degree in business, supply chain management, or relevant area

2.5-10 years’ experience in an operational, materials, or purchasing department within a manufacturing environment

3.Previous experience with ERP/MRP software in regards to purchasing and production planning

4.Experience in supporting business development projects with cross functional teams

5.High volume workload requires conscientious attitude with accuracy and attention to detail.

6.Ability to develop, and implement high level objectives

7.Direct experience in communication with customers and suppliers

8.Proficient in with Microsoft office (outlook, excel, word, power point)

9.Positive communication skills (oral, written, technical)

10.Excellent time management skills and the ability to be self-directed

11.Customer focus and continuous improvement approach.

12.The position may require some light travel (USA and Canada).

REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, Global Materials

TRAINING PLAN IS DETAILED IN FORM 1116 – TRAINING PLAN/RECORD. EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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📌 Materials Supervisor (Vaughan)
🏢 Sterling Industries
📍 Vaughan