NOTE: This job listing has expired and may no longer be relevant!

Job Description

At CoorsTek we change our world by providing industry with break-through solutions for an amazing variety of engineered parts and integrated systems made from ceramics, metals, and plastics.

 

We currently have an opportunity available for a talented MATERIALS MANAGER. This position will be located in Worcester, MA and manages the activities of employees engaged in purchasing/planning/inventory control and shipping and receiving with broader responsibility for contributing to the overall balance between purchasing, planning, inventory levels and operating costs.

 

Essential Functions: 

• Initiates RFQ’s and evaluates supplier bids and contracts. 
• Compose & negotiate supplier contracts and place Purchase Orders where appropriate  and cost effective. 
• Supervises the selection and ordering of materials, supplies, merchandise or commodities within company policy.
• Communicates with supplier changes in specifications, change orders, quantities and adjustments.
• Authorizes payment of invoices or return of merchandise.
• Supervise the maintenance of purchase order/invoices/receiving records system.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports as well as stock demands (min/max).
• Oversee supplier management activities including approved supplier lists to continually improve quality and reduce costs.
• Oversee the process of work order maintenance with the use of MRP System.
• Responsible for the costing of product with the use of cost calculations and the ability to interact with Manufacturing, Customer Service and Engineering.
• Analyze and reconcile inventory variance, identifying root causes.  Audit inventory transactions and data entry of daily cycle counts.
• Works closely with Planning and Customer Service to minimize inventory and carrying cost.
• Recommends measures to improve methods, performance, and quality of purchased product or service, and suggests changes in working conditions to increase efficiency.
• Reviews monthly cycle count overview package and reports to management; assist with the physical inventory process.
• Notifies buyers and planners of inventory adjustments.
• Provide weekly summary reporting of inventory accuracy.
• Verifies clerical computation against physical count of stock and adjusts errors in computation or count or investigates and reports reasons for discrepancies.
• Required to travel to consignments and satellite facilities to conduct inventory audits.
• Supervises receiving & shipping personnel and monitors material flow from receiving to production to shipping.
• May supervise the maintenance of purchase order/invoice/receiving records system.
• Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices to purchasing agents.

Other Responsibilities:

• Knows and follows all safety requirements, including emergency evacuation; strives to maintain a safe work environment and reports potential hazards to lead or supervisor. All employees will be responsible for knowing where non-hazardous waste collection containers are located and for putting non-hazardous wastes in appropriate containers.
• Communicates regularly with local managers on inventory issues, and suggests improvements. Effectively gives and receives feedback; willingly asks questions and seeks direction as needed.
• Evaluate employee performance and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers and disciplinary action.
• Trains employees as required on inventory transactions and process changes.
• Develop, manage and maintain training required for all inventory control guidelines.
• Performs detail-oriented tasks utilizing excellent math, oral and written communication skills.
• Performs tasks utilizing efficient skills in Microsoft Office.

How to Apply

APPLY FOR THIS JOB

Apply URL:	https://careers-coorstek.icims.com/jobs/3664/materials-manager/login

Apply for this Job

Name *

Email *

Message *

Upload resumé (zip, pdf, doc, txt, rtf)

Upload cover letter (zip, pdf, doc, txt, rtf)

Is fire “hot” or “cold”? *