Materials Manager - Stuttgart, United States - Ron Sunshine Associates LLC

Description

The Materials Manager directs the activities of buyers (supplier schedulers / material planners) who are responsible for the factory planning of raw materials, parts, and supplies consistent with delivery requirements and quality specifications.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
Managing, controlling, and directing the material planning, inventory control, storage, shipping, and receiving functions.
Coordinates with the purchasing, production, and engineering departments to ensure adequate supply and efficient movement of materials.

Provides for the development and maintenance of inventory control systems to track status of purchase orders, inventory levels, and production requirements.

Reviews existing procedures for accuracy; recommends and implements improved procedures when necessary.
Forecasts plans for anticipated materials requirements.
Reviews production schedules to ensure the availability of materials.
Directs the procurement activities of buyers.
Responsible for the outcome of team procurement negotiations and supplier management.

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