Materials Manager

1 month ago

Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States Fortive Full time

We are seeking a talented Materials Manager to work in a fast-paced multi-site manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will play a key role within supply chain. This position requires an innovative individual with the willingness to take calculated risks, excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of associates and in cross functional teams. This is a high visibility opportunity with advancement opportunities through operations or supply chain management throughout Fortive. This is an onsite role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for day-to-day materials to support operations including driving/implementing materials process improvements to support business goals with emphasis on inventory management and continuity of supply to support the manufacturing floor. Responsible for inventory management including understanding the product life cycles and ensuring the levels stay at a predetermined limit so that customers orders can be fulfilled timely.Supervise/Coach operational buyer/planners on maintaining relationships with vendors and ensure proper negotiation with suppliers to drive PPV (Purchase Price Variance)Drive supplier quality, delivery, cost and inventory metrics Provide cross-functional materials and sourcing expertise and leadership across manufacturing, sales, and engineering teams. Work closely with Strategic Sourcing Team to drive enterprise-wide results.Responsible for professional development and team building. Ensure compliance to all accounting and legal regulations.

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor in Supply Chain, Business or Engineering

5 years of inventory experience in a manufacturing environment

2 years experience managing a operational buying/planning team

Lean training and experience

TECHNICAL SKILLS / TOOLS:

Strong Leadership skills. Able to build teams and build consensus with Staff, peers and direct reports.

Lean manufacturing experience/ Value Stream mapping and kanban planning

Proven inventory management success.

Ability to develop and execute strategic plans

Excellent cross-functional interpersonal, facilitation, communication and leadership skills

Self-starter and highly motivated

Project management skills

Results driven and possess excellent organization, communication (written and oral), and presentation skills

Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, performing queries in ERP systems (Business Objects), along with data gathering, manipulation, and analysis expertise.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.


We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.


We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.


At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.


At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.


At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.


Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.


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Every SPT product line has earned a "best in class" reputation and has been built on a solid foundation of achievement over a long period of time with proven reliability in the most rigorous and demanding applications. Each product line is considered essential components in the markets and applications they serve.

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We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should ask to speak with a Human Resources representative to request an accommodation.

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