Materials Manager

4 weeks ago


Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, United States Crown Bakeries Full time
Job Summary

The Materials Manager plays a critical role in the Supply Chain function at Crown Bakeries, reporting directly to the Plant Manager. This position is responsible for overseeing the planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of materials and products in accordance with the manufacturing of finished goods and normal office supplies.

Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the supply, accuracy, and maintenance of raw and packaging inventories related to manufacturing finished goods and customary office supplies.
  • Work closely with leadership and peers to ensure supply chain readiness on key initiatives.
  • Anticipate, identify, and resolve supply chain challenges to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Collaborate with product suppliers to build strong and long-lasting relationships.
  • Monitor strategic ordering cycles based on forecasts that meet business needs, providing cost savings, adhering to lead times, and achieving inventory goals.
  • Procure materials and supplies for planned/forecasted operations and conduct audits and cycle counts in accordance with company policies.
  • Manage indirect and direct spend weekly, monthly, and annually to align with organizational targets.
  • Schedule delivery of materials and supplies to support business plans, identify opportunities to reduce inbound transportation costs and charges.
  • Support the development of current materials and/or inventory staff and partner with the business and human resources on future succession plans.
  • Identify training needs and work with appropriate departments to ensure proper training is developed and provided.
  • Support internal or external audit requirements relative to the planning, procurement, or inventory control functions.
  • Develop a thorough working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, ensuring a high degree of ERP data accuracy.
  • Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), safety, and all other published policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Qualifications and Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a similar-related field preferred.
  • Years of experience can be accepted in lieu of degree.
  • 5+ years' experience in production planning, logistics, materials, bakery, or food manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience and working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (Sage X3) preferred.
  • Good working knowledge of the consumer goods industry, particularly baking ingredients.
  • Exceptional analytical skills and critical thinking.
  • Must think strategically yet operate collaboratively across functions and departments to gather data and develop fact-based analysis.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
  • Entrepreneurial mind-set, with a high tolerance for ambiguity and complexity.
  • Ability to be efficient with limited resources.
  • Strong overall business acumen and creative thinking along with problem-solving and analytical skills knowledge.
  • Organizational agility and resourcefulness, self-starter.
  • Good time management skills and experience working with high-volume data.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel.
Work Environment:

This job operates in a production plant, shipping/receiving area, and office environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to facility elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.


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