Materials Manager

Knapheide Truck Equipment Center in Midland, NC is looking to hire a Materials Manager to manage the supply chain, ensure proper planning and delivery of material, and maintain an accurate inventory of materials within the facility. This full-time position works Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

At Knapheide, you're more than an employee. You're part of a family filled with multi-generation employees who take pride in the work they do. Knapheide has been in business since 1848 and is the premier work truck equipment, accessory, and commercial upfit provider in the United States.

DAY TO DAY AS A MATERIALS MANAGER

In this fast-paced role, you'll ensure all material is available to support production. You'll manage vendor relationships and verify proper quality, cost and delivery of incoming materials. All materials must be inspected, bar coded, stored, and staged for the production team. You'll manage and train Materials Coordinators to ensure best practices are being followed for moving products in and out of the facility. You'll establish an accurate and timely process to validate inventory accuracy. To be successful in this role, you'll need excellent communication skills and the ability to organize and prioritize job duties in order to meet deadlines.

RolesResponsibilities:

• Subject matter expert in inventory and planning systems with responsibility for training, coaching, and developing team members to ensure consistent adherence to Knapheide supply chain processes.
• Facilitate master production scheduling and SIOP processes to ensure accurate short and long term production and materials planning.
• Maintain industry leading inventory control including inventory accuracy, inventory turns, and minimal slow moving or obsolete material.
• Facilitate and actively participate in daily and weekly production and materials reviews to provide updates and maintain awareness of order-specific material challenges.
• Support data collection and analysis for daily operations management and drive continuous improvement.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Career-minded - looking for more than a job
• Team player - gets along well with others
• Organizedattentive to detail - nothing gets by you without being double-checked
• Efficient - a knack for effectively prioritizing tasks and managing your time

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a material planning capacity. ( or a High School Diploma /GED with at Least 10 years of experience in material planning capacity.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, environment while managing multiple priorities.

Preferred:

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing disciplines, including production and inventory control, with a commitment to SQDC principles.
• Proficiency in ERP and inventory management systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a variety of teams
• Data analysis expertise with a focus on driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Familiarity with Lean principles, including Standard Work, Value Stream Management, Flow, Structured Problem Solving, and Takt Time.

If you're someone who never settles for second best, takes pride in the work you do, and you're looking for a jump start on a new career, apply today!