This is a Safety Sensitive position must be able to pass drug screen and background screening. Job Description: Materials manager to work in building materials wholesale environment to oversee all the activities in the organization related to ordering, receiving, storing and distributing materials, equipment, supplies and products.
- Candidate must be able to occasionally travel to any of our 7 locations
- Review inventory management process for suspected gaps in internal control procedures.
- Manage process for return of damaged materials, returns, & warranty claims.
- Reviews the Material Planner Workbench/MRP for future requirements and plans accordingly to prevent shortages.
- Monitors and follows up on all purchase orders issued to ensure compliance with quantity, specification, quality, delivery, and pricing
- Manage various supplier relationships to ensure the company is receiving needs and pricing commensurate with demand
- Collaborate with customers and sister company to stream line supply chain
Inventory Specialist Requirements:
- Leadership and management
- Verbal and written communication
- Organizational and logistics skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Data analysis
- Interpersonal ability
- Team oriented
- Proactive critical thinking
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
- Bachelor's or associate's degree in business, logistics, systems engineering, supply chain management or similar
- Minimum of five years of experience in a similar role
- Experience working with inventory management software and forecasting strategies
- Experience conducting tracking and data analysis
- Product and inventory management certification a plus
- Working knowledge of word processor, database and spreadsheet software.