Director of Materials and Supply Chain Expert

1 day ago

Roanoke, Virginia, United States Virginia Transformer Corp Full time
Job Title: Director of Materials

Virginia Transformer Corp. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Materials to lead our materials management strategy across multiple plants. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective coordination of procurement, inventory control, and supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive materials management strategy to meet production goals while minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to the materials management team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
  • Align materials management initiatives with broader corporate goals, supporting company growth and operational efficiency.
Supply Chain and Vendor Management:
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure the availability of raw materials and components at competitive prices.
  • Oversee supplier performance evaluation, negotiate contracts, and drive cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues related to quality, delivery, and pricing, ensuring that supply chain disruptions are minimized.
Inventory Control and Optimization:
  • Manage inventory levels to optimize cash flow while ensuring that production requirements are met.
  • Implement effective inventory management techniques such as Just-In-Time (JIT), Kanban, and demand-driven material requirements planning (MRP) systems.
  • Develop KPIs to monitor and improve inventory turnover, reduce waste, and prevent material shortages.
Procurement:
  • Lead the procurement team in sourcing materials and services, managing requests for quotes, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
  • Drive supplier diversification strategies to mitigate risk and enhance supply chain resilience.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and environmental requirements during the procurement of materials.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
  • Work closely with production, engineering, quality, and logistics teams to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules and customer demand.
  • Partner with finance to forecast material costs, budget for procurement, and ensure cost efficiency across all materials-related operations.
  • Collaborate with IT teams to enhance materials management systems and improve data visibility and analytics.
Operational Efficiency and Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities for improving materials management processes and reducing lead times.
  • Implement Lean and Six Sigma principles to drive process efficiencies and reduce waste in the supply chain.
  • Develop and monitor metrics that measure the effectiveness of materials planning, procurement, and inventory control processes.
Team Development and Training:
  • Recruit, develop, and retain top talent for the materials management department.
  • Provide ongoing training and development opportunities to ensure the team stays current with industry best practices and emerging technologies.
  • Foster an inclusive and collaborative working environment, encouraging innovation and proactive problem-solving.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or Master's degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in materials management, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proven leadership experience with a track record of successfully managing and developing high-performing teams.
  • Strong knowledge of inventory management techniques, procurement best practices, and supplier relationship management.
  • Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Proficient in ERP/MRP systems, supply chain software, and MS Office applications.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in transformer manufacturing or heavy industrial manufacturing is a plus.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
  • On-time materials availability for production
  • Supplier performance and cost savings
  • Inventory turnover and optimization metrics
  • Procurement process efficiency and compliance
  • Continuous improvement project success rates
Compensation:
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience

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