Materials And Logistics Manager - EngTal : Job Details

This position is responsible for the management of our all our warehouse operations, shipping, receiving and material movement. They will be the lead for our material logistics.

Responsibilities

• Manage all warehouse and logistics activities and teams across multiple locations.
• Manage team deliverables, to ensure the successful execution of the strategic critical success factors related to

Inventory

• Utilize system improvement, and location accuracy to increase the overall accuracy of inventory.
• Closely manage inventory usage to minimize scrap and disposals and any last time buys.
• Create and drive a disciplined FIFO program.
• Perform daily review of inventory storage and handling activities.
• Responsible for material distribution for manufacturing support
• Conduct periodic spot check of physical inventory and generate appropriate reporting.
• Communicate all delays or variances in inbound/outbound freight to the appropriate parties.
• Plan warehouse layout and space requirements in order to prevent loss or damage, and to achieve full warehouse optimization.

Freight

• Manage appropriate freight expenses and accurately charged back to customers and/or internal cost centers.
• Manage 3PL accounts for all outbound freight.
• Responsible for logistics coordination for carriers used for shipments.

On-time Delivery

• Through robust process execution ensure that delivery targets are continuously achieved for all customers across our business units
• Report daily delivery execution and undertake root cause for any late shipments.
• Manage communication with sales on all delivery issues affecting our customer's, ensuring information is accurate, clear and timely.

Equipment Safety

• Maintain forklift daily check sheets for forklifts and electric pallet truck.
• Manage TPM targets for forklifts and electric pallet trucks.
• Develop and/or enforce corporate policies regarding security and safety in order to maintain a safe working environment.
• Validates that all drivers are authorized, and have completed any required, training, certification and for company vehicles are registered on the companies MVR program.

Other Activities

• Actively support Critical Success Factors relating to material and delivery
• Drive a “Place For Every Part”: our 6S system on the plant floor
• Responsible for the development of job descriptions, training, evaluations, coaching and performance counseling for all the warehouse, materials teams.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in the following fields or equivalent experience
• Business (with a focus on supply chain), system or industrial engineering
• APICS certification or equivalent educational certificate

Experience

• 5 - 7 years warehouse experience in a management role
• Understanding of MRP / ERP planning concepts
• Experience with MRP / ERP Systems, JD Edwards E-One preferred.
• Strong supervisory and communication skills
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal, teambuilding, and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of inventory planning methods, root cause analysis, ABC logic, fixed and random location systems, and logistics.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology and tools a plus
• Experience with 6S programs.