Materials Manager

Aludyne in Columbus, GA is currently hiring a Materials Manager to join their team!

The Materials Manager coordinates activities involved with obtaining production materials, plant consumables, spare parts and equipment at a suitable time and at the best price feasible for the company.

Plans for the flow of resources and files proper documentation (55%)

• Requests quotes from vendors and makes recommendation for sourcing according to quality, price, technology, service and delivery
• Checks EDI system daily for customer releases or changes
• Manages and updates the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) with parts received and verify that they match what was ordered on the invoice
• Issues weekly releases to suppliers in sufficient quantity to meet the production plan and optimize component inventory
• Monitors the MP2 software to track the consumption of inventory from the Crib Supply Store
• Resolves non-conforming products with quality control personnel and vendors
• Coordinates receiving trucks for scheduling
• Approves invoices for payments and works with Accounting on accounts payable
• Submits Purchase Requisition for approval according to company procedures
• Maintains computerized procurement records, such as items purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories
• Communicates with the Corporate Purchasing Manager for excess cost of materials
• Submits weekly releases of all raw materials including castings, bushings and bearings
• Creates and releases purchase orders
• Counts inventory manually to sum raw and finished materials for forecasting
• Inputs purchasing receipts and inventory data daily into spread sheet for product forecasting
• Enters bin information daily to track dunnage

Purchases necessary materials (45%)

• Responds to order requests from Quality, Maintenance, Shipping and Supply Store Attendant
• Procures supplies and materials such as raw product, equipment, tools, parts and stock inventory
• Tracks Purchase Orders (POs) to make sure that they are delivered at the right time and for the right cost
• Ensures we are working with the most cost effective and quality suppliers
• Follows up with suppliers when facing discrepancies

The ideal candidate will have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience with Quick Books, Production Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Logistics, Forecasting
• 5-8 years of experience