Materials Manager

11 hours ago

Peoria, Illinois, United States Natural Fiber Welding Full time
About NFW

NFW is a pioneering company in the field of circularity, dedicated to creating plastic-free performance materials. Our mission is to establish a new material reality where all materials begin and end as nutrients, ready for the next growth cycle. We believe in a naturally circular, post-oil economy and are committed to making global brands more sustainable.

Job Overview

The Materials Manager plays a crucial role in managing procurement processes to ensure consistent and adequate supply of materials for production needs. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities
  1. Review forecasts and production plans to ensure consistent and adequate supply of materials.
  2. Plan and schedule material in accordance with the needs of the master production schedule (MPS).
  3. Drive S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process globally for raw and intermediate materials and contract manufacturers.
  4. Determine required materials and generate/manage purchase requisitions to support material forecasts.
  5. Manage and coordinate activities between manufacturing, production control, quality, purchasing, and logistics to meet customer requirements.
  6. Expedite deliveries to meet and exceed scheduled critical requirements.
  7. Work closely with Supplier Quality Engineers and Sourcing Managers to ensure materials are sourced from approved suppliers, meet specifications, and adhere to quality standards.
  8. Schedule and track supply and delivery of materials to ensure timely delivery, prepare regular reports on order statuses, and supplier performance.
  9. Ensure problems relating to quality or pricing are promptly conveyed to the supplier and resolved in a timely manner to ensure on-time delivery.
  10. Effectively execute supply and demand material plans, ensuring right part, right place, right time with minimal inventory and meet master production schedule.
  11. Track changes in business needs and adjust order quantities to accommodate business fluctuations.
  12. Identify supply issues, flag with the appropriate owners across Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and coordinate with production planners for solutions when parts cannot be delivered as promised.
  13. Ensure contract manufacturers are ordering according to the production forecast, minimizing part shortage risks while balancing excess and obsolescence exposure.
  14. Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to procurement and data reporting.
  15. Conduct ad-hoc data analysis to support decision-making and optimize procurement processes.
  16. Maintain proactive shortage identification and management, help flag root causes, and corrective actions.
  17. Maintain and continuously evaluate supplier performance and escalate to Purchasing when issues occur.
  18. Periodically review material consumption to optimize procurement parameters, adjust re-order points, and safety stocks based on the Materials planning strategy.
  19. Establish policies for purchasing (MRP, e-Kanban, discreet purchase orders, etc.).
  20. Communicate forecasts and replenishment plans to supplier.
  21. Maintain and update analytical tools and reports to track key metrics and performance indicators.
  22. Communicate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve issues and ensure alignment with production needs.
  23. Provide feedback on supplier performance and work on continuous improvement initiatives.
  24. Own the reporting and analysis of supply and material health and ensure that stakeholders have the inputs they need to make decisions across Engineering Development, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Business Development.
Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain/Logistics, or Industrial Engineering. APICS/CPIM or NAPM (CPM) Certification preferred. Minimum 7 years of experience working as a planner, scheduler, or production control in a manufacturing environment (ideally textile/chemical) including minimum 2 years in a supervisory role.

Skilled in production and supplier scheduling. Proven experience with MPR/ERP systems and understanding of planning and purchasing functions. Experience working with contract manufacturers and sub-tier suppliers. Experience working in an ISO 9001, IATF16949, or similar quality management environment.

Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, MRP/ERP systems, Power BI). Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of supplier processes and capabilities. Demonstrated ability to completely own a value chain from start to finish, coordinating among multiple different internal and external parties to achieve on-time deliveries under stringent quality standards.

Experience with Lean Supply Chain/Manufacturing and/or Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma principles. Physical Requirements & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Frequently required to talk, hear, and see. Frequent use of hands to grasp, handle, or feel. Regular standing, walking, sitting, and reaching. Occasionally lift up to 10 pounds. Primarily operates in office and manufacturing environments. Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets. Occasionally required to use personal protective equipment. Ability to travel to various locations, locally and internationally when required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Company is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team in which members of all backgrounds can contribute and thrive. In compliance with state and federal law, the Company does not discriminate in employment or administration of its programs and policies based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service. Our policy reflects and affirms the Company's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all unlawful discriminatory practices.

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