Materials Manager - Clayton Homes : Job Details

Clayton Homes, a Berkshire Hathaway company and the nation's leading housing provider, is a vertically integrated housing company that builds, sells, and insures affordable housing. Our commitment to creating a World Class Customer Experience is unparalleled in the housing industry and we believe it begins with a World Class Team Member Experience. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.Position Summary: The Material Manager is responsible for material / inventory management, vendor management, process management, and cost management at their location. This requires working collaboratively with other departments at the facility and at Home Office including Production, Engineering, Customer Care, and Sales as well as working with Suppliers. The Material Manager reports directly to the General Manager of the Supply facility with a dotted line report into the Home Office Materials Department. The Material Manager is focused on supporting and optimizing operations via integrity, professionalism, production capability, operations support, cost management, contract & process excellence, and continuous improvement.Duties / Responsibilities:•Lead, manage, & develop the Materials department•Work and communicate collaboratively with the rest of the facility leadership team & corporate•Facilitate a culture that is focused on team member experience, customer experience, & leadership•Count and order materials to meet production or distribution requirements•Avoid/Minimize material shortages & backorders to customers•Maintain the least amount of material in inventory required to meet production or distribution needs•Maintain inventory accuracy and minimize inventory variances•Operate and order within the defined supply terms (lead time, minimum order quantity, delivery...)•Review vendor backorders and address with suppliers•Comply with all corporate contracts & SOPs•Implement and abide by corporate policies and procedures•Lead and reconcile quarterly physical inventory counts•Performance of category deep dives to improve inventory turns and reduce shortages•Work with suppliers and other departments to eliminate waste & improve efficiency•Hold suppliers accountable to terms and performance standards•Vendor management and communication•Collaborate with other departments to ensure:

• Proper receipt & storage of inventory
• Proper capture of pricing, terms, & incentives (such as cash discounts & rebates)
• Timely payment to suppliers
• Proper rotation of inventory (and FIFO)
• Management and accounting for Damaged, Slow Moving, & Obsolete Material
• Management and accounting for scrap materials and scrap material sales
• An efficient facility layout
• Data integrity & maintenance (including BOMs and parts)

•Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:•4-year degree in Supply Chain operations, Industrial Engineering, or similar•3 year's leadership experience in Materials Management and/or Supply Chain management. Manufacturing Materials Management experience preferred•Strong analytical & problem-solving skills•Experience and commitment to Lean principles greatly desired•Contract Management experience•Vendor Management experiencePhysical Demands:•Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.•Work may require stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, pushing, and / or pulling.•Must be able to communicate with others via phone, email, and in person. Must be able to exchange accurate information with others.•Work environment is not temperature controlled and may result in exposure to extreme temperatures.•Work primarily involves sitting / standing, up to 4 hours at a time.Travel Requirements:•NoneWhy Clayton?•Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time employees after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.•As part of Clayton's commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.•Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America's Best Employers, America's Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.•At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Why Clayton?A Berkshire Hathaway Company - an integrity-based organization offering unlimited career growth opportunities.Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time employees after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.As part of Clayton's commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America's Best Employers, America's Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Business Unit - B00018Clayton Supply