Materials Manager -MM24-07958

Job Title: Materials Manager 
Location: Chicago, IL - Onsite
Duration: 6 Months

Job Description:

In this role, you will work directly with client to drive key supply chain planning operational metrics.

Summary:

As the headquarter Materials Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring materials and contract volumes are always available at the network level for our manufacturing sites to order for production. This role involves indirectly managing material planning teams at the manufacturing level, cross-functional project teams, and our network of vendors. You will also be responsible for managing working capital.

Responsibilities:

• Build, analyze, and distribute raw and pack material forecasts for accurate capacity planning.
• Develop network-level long-range replenishment strategies for assigned packaging materials, optimizing the balance between supply availability and inventory investment.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams to support new product innovations and productivity initiatives by managing network transition plans and ensuring on-time materials availability while minimizing costs.
• Support inventory reduction initiatives by optimizing SAP MRP parameters, improving total supply chain processes, and applying lean principles.
• Lead financial forecasting and mitigate supply chain losses related to RPW inventory through internal transfers, shelf-life extensions, liquidations, alternate uses, and supplier buybacks and/or supplier recycling programs.
• Support S&OE with day-to-day supply disruptions by providing rapid and efficient solutions, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Analyze and drive efficiencies in projected volumes, capacity, business strategies, supplier performance, and contractual needs to balance service and cost.
• Develop long-range supplier capacity plans and contingency plans to maintain supply continuity.
• Ensure material network availability for internal manufacturing production plans by supporting and directing finite scheduling teams through in-class material planning routines.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement/lean six sigma projects.
• Maintain a habit of continuous learning and development through the company’s educational portal.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Good understanding of supply chain cycle, manufacturing, organization structures, and key metrics.
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills and the ability to work under tight timelines; multi-tasking abilities; exception-based management capability.
• Ability to balance priorities across multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to interact and build relations with senior management and key stakeholders.
• Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Bachelor's degree in related fields (Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related discipline).
• Experience with SAP or other ERP/Client software and proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Good understanding of supply chain and demand planning business drivers, organization structures, and key metrics.
• Strong team skills - Collaborative management and working style.
• Effective communication skills.
• High degree of versatility, good interpersonal skills, and excellent time management skills; team player.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of applicable experience.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Working knowledge of Power BI and Tableau.
• Understanding of 09 and OMP.
• Proficient with SAP.
• Project management experience.
• 10% travel required to vendors and manufacturing facilities.

Comments for Suppliers:

• Ensure candidates meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Emphasize candidates’ ability to handle multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
• Highlight experience with SAP and other relevant ERP systems.
• Focus on strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.