Materials Manager

Edwards Vacuum

Edwards is a global leader of vacuum and abatement. We are proud to lead the industry, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver innovative products which are intrinsic to everyday life, working in partnership with our customers and continually setting new standards.

Materials Manager

Chandler Arizona

Mission/Purpose of the Job

The Materials Manager leads the logistics function within the STC. Responsible for optimisation of service inventory levels for parts and finished products to maximize customer service levels, at the lowest total supply chain costs. To ensure the correct level of staff to meet the operational requirements at the site, regular performance management and development of the logistics team.

Main Responsibilities

• Direct line management for all the materials and warehouse personnel on-site in the STC. Ensure the correct level of staff to meet the operational requirements at the site, regular performance management and development of the logistics team.

• Drive a pro-active safety culture across the materials and warehouse team, ensuring absolute focus on safety behaviours through a lead-safe/act-safe culture.

• Optimisation of service inventory levels for parts and finished goods so as to maximize customer service levels, at the lowest total supply chain costs. Setting and reviewing inventory policies and targets to enable the achievement of business objectives in customer service levels and NWC (Net Working Capital).

• Implement and demonstrate best in class inventory management practices through the use of, but not limited to: 6S, FIFO, Shelf-life control, obsolescence provisioning, physical inventory audits, WIP control and goods-In inspection.

• Propose and plan capital investments with the support of the Engineering/Procurement dept. to continuously improve the logistics function, including the generation of business cases as appropriate to justify.

• Develop and implement policies and objectives for the logistics group that support the achievement of group objectives, taking input from Service management, Product management, and Customer facing teams.

• Ensure timely completion of all materials related transactions into the ERP system, including goods receiving spares and pumps (including returns for repair) into stock, issuing parts to Service Orders, ordering non-inventory or local purchase parts. Where needed expediting parts from the supply sources to minimise and WIP held for parts.

• Establish and report local logistics KPI's that support the overall STC mission.

Scope of the job:

• The job holder has day-to-day responsibilities of operational actions required to optimise supply chain activities

• Primary internal interfaces will be with Service Supply Chain team, regional Service Business teams, Engineering, Finance, Customer facing and IM groups. Inventory and logistics policies and processes deployed in VT Service must be consistent with, and benefit from, the principles and mechanisms supported globally by the Service Logistics group

• Based in STC, having 2-3 direct reports

• Occasional business travel to other destinations could be required

Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Science or Business followed by 3-5 years of experience in Operations/Logistics environment

• Detailed knowledge of supply chain management

• Proven ability to deliver project objectives on time and to budget

• Excellent communication skills, including well-developed interpersonal skills relating to internal management members and global operations personnel

• Familiarity with the principles of world-class supply chain management, its implementation and support

• Evidence of any analytical approach using qualitative and quantitative tools and techniques

• Demonstrable leadership experience in strategic involvement where individual judgement would have a direct bearing on company performance

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision

• Knowledge of vacuum applications, industry and equipment is an advantage

• Computer literate, specifically MS Office skills (Excel) and knowledge of transaction and planning systems (SAP).

• Fluent knowledge of English - written and spoken

Wellbeing

We have a number of services and programs to help you be the best you can be. A choice of three medical and prescription drug benefit plans. Dental plan covering two preventative cleanings per year at 100%. Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Vision coverage. Disability benefits. Tax- advantaged accounts - benefit from Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), and more. 401k with company match. Paid vacation, paid floating holidays, paid standard holidays. Tuition reimbursement plan. Training and development. Parental leave.

Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice

Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference is valued and we share a deep sense of purpose and belonging. Woman encouraged to apply.

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