Job Title: Materials Manager Location: Troy, AL Classification: Exempt Grade: Grade III Department: Material Planning Reports To: Director of Materials _______________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE Kimber Mfg., Inc., a rapidly growing and leading manufacturer of fine sporting firearms is seeking a talented and experienced Materials Manager responsible for material & production planning, inventory control, and shipping/receiving departments. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES + Establish departmental goals and objectives that provide world-class materials performance to the organization + Proactively lead the materials team to continuously improve processes and procedures + Lead ongoing organization development activities + Lead & perform material planning activities from raw materials to finished goods + Own and drive day-to-day planning, inventory control, and delivery + Lead & perform all logistic activities to ensure best pricing on shipping of goods & timely deliveries to domestic and international customers + Cycle counting + Establish and track meaningful departmental reports / measurements + Analyze reports, measurements and external benchmarks to identify opportunities for continuous improvement + Perform other duties as assigned Planning & Scheduling + Create and meet annual Master Production Schedule (MPS). Run Visual MRP and Scheduler + Schedule material demands and work order completion dates in system to support production schedule + Proactively manage material and work order exceptions and provide feedback to Manufacturing & Product Management on critical information. Inventory Management & Control + Minimize overall inventory value and increase turns + Ensure accuracy of data in system including location, quantity on hand, value, etc. + Create procedures and reporting for the effective management of inventory + Lead periodic cycle counting and annual wall-to-wall serial inventories Shipping & Receiving + Ensure all customer orders are appropriately packaged and shipped promptly, accurately and with all necessary documentation + Ensure all outsource manufacturing is appropriately packaged and shipped promptly, accurately and with all necessary documentation SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee Shipping, Warehouse, & Receiving Supervisor, Planners, and other personnel directly related to inventory, shipping and receiving. QUALIFICATIONS + Expertise in systems implementation, organization development, planning, logistics and best practices + Strong planning, organizational, analytical, and communication skills are required + Team attitude; eager to cooperate with others with exceptional interpersonal communication skills + Ability to change direction and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis + Ability to positively motivate individuals and teams to meet or exceed expectations + Leadership skills with the ability to effectively delegate work to subordinates, and the ability to evaluate and positively influence performance + Exceptionally high level of commitment to the success of individuals and overall projects + Verbal and written communication skills, including presenting and facilitating team meetings + Team player with high levels of professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Required: + Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in business administration, material management, accounting, or similar or equivalent + Five to ten (5-10) years’ experience in a similar manufacturing environment with extensive experience in planning, inventory, shipping/receiving and MRP systems + Competent with computer software such as Visual Manufacturing (or similar MRP system), Microsoft Office, Excel, and Crystal Reports. Solid understanding of spreadsheet applications LANGUAGE SKILLS Must have excellent communication skills; reading, writing and listening. Ability write and read spreadsheets. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Some travel may be required. OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, overtime before and after shifts and on weekends. Ability to work as part of a team, including all related departments/plants or independently as required to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of the job the employee works in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus. WORK AUTHORIZATION This position requires compliance with ITAR requirement. Must be a “U.S. Person” (per ITAR 120.15) and are required to show proof substantiating this upon being hired. OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties and/or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice at the sole discretion of the Company.