Material Manager

at  Rockwell Automation

JOB SUMMARY:

Develops and implements production control functions including: master scheduling, production planning/coordination, shop scheduling and dispatching, material requirements, planning systems, work-in-process tracking, material and labor variance controls, and manufacturing performance reporting. Approves quantities, schedules and parts lists provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, as well as receipt and issuance of production material requirements. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

• Manages the flow of Materials to meet the Demands of the Client. Manages the Processes and Resources (Internal and External) required to Produce and Deliver the Finished Products.
• Coordinates the Processes and Resources required to Produce and Deliver the finished goods.
• Assures the Supply of Raw Material and Programs Short and Long Term needs to maintain an optimum Inventory to meet the Production Program.
• Optimizes the Supply Chain through Supplier Evaluations. Maintains relationships with Clients, Suppliers, Contractors, Customs Agents and Transportation Companies insuring their Compliance to the Organizations Policies, Guidelines and Requirements.
• Responsible for the following areas: Purchasing, Production and Inventory Control, Warehousing (Raw Material and Finished Goods) and Shipping Operations including the required Official Customs Procedures on both sides and for SECOFI.
• Responsible for Product Billing involved in Shipping and Export procedures.
• Heads Cost Reduction Initiatives in the Company’s Materials.
• Assures the Implementation of every applicable Control to maintain the Integrity of the Inventory Control System. Shares Responsibility with Accounting to validate the Company’s Information System regarding Accounts Payable, Inventories, Cost Accounting, etc.
• Optimizes the Performance Indicators of the Materials Area such as Inventory Turnover, Customer Service, On Time Deliveries, etc.
• Formulates, Negotiates and Manages our Goals and Budgets, as well as the Strategies and Action Plans to Achieve those Objectives.
• Validates and Authorizes Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the Production and Materials Control Function.
• Responsible for Selecting, Training, Motivating and Developing your Staff as well as acting as a Facilitator. Responsible for Managing Subordinate’s Performance.
• Also Responsible for promoting and maintaining Interdepartmental harmony.
• Do activities to meet the safety, Hygiene and Environmental goals.