Calderys · 1 week ago
Manager, Global Sourcing Center
HWI, a member of Calderys, is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States. The Manager, Global Sourcing Center is responsible for managing distribution operations, ensuring effective customer and vendor relationships, and contributing to overall business performance through various operational responsibilities.
Industrial Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Managing the customer relationship:
Facilitation of the Technical Process of item creation including the building and maintenance of items
Interacting with customers via email, phone, etc. to provide a prompt response to inquiries
Processing customer quote requests
Managing and processing incoming customer orders and requests
Following up on commitments to customers and internal constituents
Maintaining customer records
Providing customer support with our customer facing tools and resources
Single point of contact for all ‘Tier II’ customers to handle requests, gather market intelligence, and competitor information
Managing inventory management responsibilities including:
Site level Days in Inventory, aged and Obsolete inventory levels
Performing weekly updates to FlowVision to update cycle time to replenish (CT2R), reorder point (ROP), and minimum order quality (MOQ)
Consolidating inbound loads to maximize shipment loading
Performing annual physical inventory count to assure inventory accuracy
Managing inbound and outbound logistics requirements including:
Processing inbound and outbound orders through Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) and Carrier Point
Preparation of all required documentation required for shipments
Receiving/inspecting of inbound inventory, logging inventory into OTM
Held responsible for the EBIT performance of their site and all aspects that effect that amount:
Revenue
Margin
Capacity Cost
Regular meetings with Commercial team to align on targets and plan to achieve goals
Managing and maintaining relationships with 3rd party vendors including, less then truckload (LTL) carriers, utilities, operating supplies, equipment maintenance, etc
Developing and training on policies and procedures to ensure efficient, effective, and safe sourcing center operations; maintaining and reviewing safety procedures for any on site equipment (i.e.: forklift)
Qualification
Required
Requires B.S. degree in Business, Logistics, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
Computer operation skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle ERP
Knowledge of refractory products
Knowledge of financial reports (i.e.: P&L statements, budgets, etc.)
Knowledge of warehouse operations including inventory control, safety, and operation of a forklift
Exceptional customer service, interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Organizational skills with accurate and precise attention to detail
Efficient management of time and the ability to meet deadlines
Ability to multitask, prioritize and work independently
Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner
The Mgr, Global Sourcing Center requires six plus (6+) years of distribution center management experience including inventory control, budgeting, shipping, purchasing, and managing safety programs
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Benefits packages
Wellness programs
Company
Calderys
Calderys is a multinational company specialized in producing heat resistant monolithic refractory products. It is a sub-organization of Imerys.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-12-01
2025-07-25
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