SMS group · 1 day ago
Inventory Manager/Materials Specialist
Shelby Township, MI, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSMS group is a leading partner in the world of metals, offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production. They are seeking an Inventory Manager/Materials Specialist to assist in managing plant material control functions, including forecasting, production planning, and inventory control.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Work with Supervisors and Estimator to determine products and services needed for the business unit(s)
Make sure all Purchase Requisitions are entered as accurately as possible and electronic PO folders have all relevant material in them
Make sure purchase orders requisitions contain all relevant information for material type, burnout specifications, machine finishes and drawings attached when needed
Work with Shop Supervisors for scheduling and planning of material deliveries to meet customer demand and shop schedules
Investigate any discrepancies between Purchasing and Receiving
Manage and maintain planning of bill of materials and expedite purchased parts and raw material availability in response to operational plans
Work with Operations and Project Managers to update bill of materials, routers and lot sizes
Provide material availability to support on time production and deliveries of customer sales orders to meet plant goals
Control plant inventory to optimize turnover and minimize investment. Align with the cycle count program and WIP audits to obtain accurate inventory values
Monitor safety stock levels and establish order policies to balance inventory availability with low levels of investment
Work with suppliers to establish consignments, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs and Just In Time (JIT) programs to support on time delivery goals
Identify local sources of indirect materials, equipment, services or supplies and vet capabilities
Manage the indirect supplier selection process based on total cost of ownership (i.e. price, quality, support, capacity, reliability, etc.)
Oversee the shipping and receiving function to ensure error-free processing of shipments expeditiously
Analyze and identify supply constraints to ensure daily operational support
Qualification
Required
Degree in Supply Chain or Business Management with 5+ years of experience
Must have a thorough knowledge of ERP planning or purchasing systems
Must be proficient in analytical problem-solving techniques and possess strong written and oral communication skills
Must be able to determine material requirements from prints
Good interpersonal skills and must be able to work with minimal supervision
Preferred
APICS Certification (CPIM) preferred but not required
5+ years of manufacturing experience preferred
2+ years in materials management preferred
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision coverage
Paid vacation
Paid holiday time
401k with a company match
Training
A tuition reimbursement program
Company
SMS group
SMS group is your leading partner in the world of metals. As a family-owned business headquartered in Germany, quality and innovation are in our DNA.
10001+ employees
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