Material Manager

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

Location: Dallas, Texas

Position Summary:

Manages all supply chain functions, which may include, but are not limited to, production planning, forecasting, material procurement, inventory control, safety stock/rate setting, outsourcing and vendor selection. Ensures that departmental and support personnel are focused on continuous improvement of products and processes. Promotes alignment by understanding and communicating customer needs and requirements throughout the organization.

Primary Accountabilities (Essential Duties):

Manages and directs several of the following supply chain activities for the facility:

• SIOP Leader/Owner (Sales Liaison)
• Monitor Daily Material Pulse (Forecast vs Actual)
• Material Procurement (Long Range)
• Establish and maintain inventory target levels (raw, FG, buy-outs)
• Optimize Material Availability. Manages the scheduling of deliveries to prevent excess stock or backorders.
• Develops inventory targets and order points. Minimize Inventory Investment
• Oversee production planning and scheduling
• Direct/Communicate Material Rationing
• Oversee Buy for Resale Procurement and Planning
• Execute Vendor Contracts
• Cultivate, Promote, and Demonstrate Team Culture (Common Mission, Customer First, Internal and External Customer Awareness, Three Deep etc.)
• Cultivate, Promote, and Demonstrate Lean Culture (Value Stream, Non-Value Add Activity, Poka-Yoke Processes, Gemba Walks, 80-20 etc.)
• Oversee, develop, monitor, and reconcile Supply Chain system related Critical Planning Fields to properly drive Order Actions and Planner’s Workbench.
• Approves all Freight invoices (if this function remains under supply chain)
• Institutes monthly review of Open POs to reconcile as appropriate for good MRP planning purposes
• Responsible for reconciling and settling all vendor related claims against non-conforming material and product
• Responsible for reconciling and submitting quarterly Paint Rebates to the designated and appropriate Commodity Manager
• Develop, track, manage and register with accounting, ALL facility Cost Savings projects based on Budget, YoY and or vendor related savings objectives

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; mentoring, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Employee(s) Group/Department Supervised:

Production Planner/Schedulers

Position Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary accountability satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Additionally, the physical demands and the work environment typically encountered are listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education / Experience: (an equivalent combination of education and experience required to successfully complete the primary accountabilities is indicated below)

Degree: Bachelor’s degree Major: Administration/Logistics or Supply Chain preferred

Years of Experience: 5+ Area: Manufacturing & Distribution

Competencies / Technical Skills:

Core Competencies: Superior customer service, Excellent communication skills, Multi-Tasking skills, Attention to detail, Ability to answer a high volume of calls and/or emails daily, Quick thinking, Responsiveness, Decision-making, Develops relationships, Problem-solving, Drive for results, Analysis & Problem solving, Adaptability & Change Management, Personal credibility, Analytical thinking, Active listening, Conflict resolution, Dependability, Empathy, Friendliness, Integrity, Resilience, Knowledge of your product or service, Leadership, and Builds collaborative relationships with peers. Data Analytics

Organizational Competencies: Continuous improvement, Superior customer service, Continuous learning, Active listening & understanding, Attention to detail, Steadfast ethics & integrity, All-in teamwork, Open & inclusive decision making, Creative problem solving, Humble & authentic, Growth mindset, and Broad perspective.

Additional Position Competencies (max 4): Supervisor experience, lean management experience preferred

Technical Skills: Good working knowledge of Microsoft. Solid understanding of ERP software like Syteline or SAP. Advanced MS Excel, ERP, Data Mining

Licenses / Certifications: APICS Certified a plus

Physical Requirements: Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time. Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles. Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Work Conditions

Environment: Field Office/Warehouse Travel: <10%

What we offer

Health & Welfare

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
• Health care & dependent flexible spending plans
• Free Life and AD&D coverage with supplemental coverage options
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous 401(k) plan

Flexibility & Time Off

• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, disability, holidays.

Community & Personal Development

• Donation matching and time off to volunteer
• Educational reimbursement

About Us

Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.

Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com

Gibraltar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.

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