LEER - Sr. Manager - Materials

Overall Responsibilities:

A Senior Manager - Materials is responsible for strategically managing the flow of raw materials, equipment, and supplies from procurement to final disposition, ensuring efficient operations, cost optimization, and on-time delivery for production and business needs .

Key duties include leading supply chain strategy, managing supplier relationships, optimizing inventory levels, overseeing procurement, and warehousing, and collaborating across departments to meet business goals.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain & Procurement: Oversee the end-of-the-end supply chain, including procuring materials, managing suppliers, and ensuring the right materials are available at the right time, cost, and quantity.

Inventory Management: Develop and implement strategies to optimize inventory levels, reduce carrying costs, and maintain appropriate safety stock to support production without excess.

Planning & Forecasting: Coordinate material planning and forecasting activities to align with demand and production schedules.

Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, monitor their performance, and drive corrective actions for delivery or quality issues.

Operational Efficiency: Implement and maintain efficient material planning, warehousing, and distribution processes to improve accuracy and reduce costs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing, strategic sourcing, and other departments to ensure smooth operations and support company objectives.

Reporting & Analytics: Develop and maintain reports and metrics on inventory levels, supplier performance, and other key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement.

Leadership & Communication: Strong ability to lead and develop teams and effectively communicate with both internal stakeholders and external partners.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Capacity to analyze data, identify bottlenecks, and solve complex supply chain challenges.

Technical Proficiency: Expertise in inventory management software, supply chain management (SCM) systems, and forecasting tools.

Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing.

Characteristics and skills:


* Collaborative


* Strong critical thinking skills - Very sharp, innovative, and accustomed to "figuring it out."


* High attention to detail and accuracy.


* Ability to "build relationship" with Team Members to drive high Customer Satisfaction.


* Ability to multitask, effective time management skills and a basis for action.


* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Customer service focused on good telephone skills and a positive attitude.


* Mature judgment and decision-making ability.


* Proficient with computer systems and software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power-point, Outlook, and Teams.


* Effectively manage in a challenging environment with a work f...