Materials Director

Materials Director

Reporting to the SVP of Supply Chain, the Materials Director is responsible for leading the Materials Department in the management and continuous improvement of inventory, inventory accuracy, on time delivery, and availability. This position will manage a team of Associates within our Supply Chain Department, with a collective focus to achieve financial inventory targets and align forecasted demand with the requirements of the customer. The ideal candidate will exercise their problem-solving skills, while differentiating symptoms from problems and implementing countermeasures for resolution. The Materials Director will utilize their Lean Manufacturing experience and knowledge, working with a continuous improvement mindset to standardize processes within the supply chain life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels to meet build requirements, while continually driving down inventory levels, reducing inventory and improving working capital in support of operational KPIs and financial targets
• Work cross-functionally to align on appropriate levels of procurement and lead-time while maintaining inventory targets
• Lead, train and develop a team of Buyers and Demand Planners, and leverage PowerBI to report on and manage individual and team performance metrics and KPIs
• Identify slow-moving and unproductive inventory and work with the Sales and Operations teams to disposition inventory appropriately
• Perform data analytics to assess accurate min / max inventory settings, re-order point levels, safety stock levels, and forecast accuracy
• Create an environment of continuous improvement within the materials department by developing and implementing effective policies and procedures (SOP's)
• Manage domestic supplier relationships

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Our Employee Value Proposition

Solve is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offence or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.