Materials Manager

Company: CMI Group Aerospace & Defense (2688 E Rose Garden, Phoenix, AZ 85050)

Industry: Aviation & Aerospace

Job Type: Full-Time, Not a Remote Job, on-site required

Job Description

The Materials Manager is responsible for managing shipping, receiving, inventory, outside processing suppliers and other supplies within the CMI North Facility. The Materials Manager oversees the company’s needs for inventory and supplies by managing vendor relationships, assessing supply needs, and coordinating delivery schedules.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises 6+ employees (Receiving, Shipping, OSP, and OPM) 
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains employees
• Manages daily workflow of the department and provides constructive/timely performance evaluations
• Manages employee job performance and disciplinary actions  

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintains optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements
• Responsible for continuing programs of exploration for new materials, suppliers, and processes to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery
• Establishes procedures and supervises the annual physical inventory

• Identifies, coaches, and develops team members through training/qualification process, performance reviews, coaching, support and delegation as appropriate for their development level

• Interfaces with product line coordinators on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments
• Purchase supplies and materials according to specifications
• Ensures that the company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all materials department functions
• Maintain existing relationship between the company and suppliers 
• Supervise available stock and/or inventory, and also prepare report for company top management or executives
• Negotiate with suppliers, place orders for materials on behalf of the company, and also make sure that orders are delivered when due 
• Monitor the distribution of supplies within the company to ensure efficiency
• Maintain well-detailed records of any form of orders and purchases that are made by the company.

• Oversee the distribution of supplies in the organization 
• Keep detailed records on procurement activity, materials quantity, specifications etc.
• Directs priorities, develops and maintains policies and accountability
• Provides training and counseling for business and personal growth
• Supports and develops lean manufacturing strategies and implementation. Targets a world-class level for all 5S programs and productivity
• Implements best practices and process standardization, including capacity sharing

• Ensuring that Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) are monitored, and targets achieved

• Responsible for safety and accident free operation
• Ensures fair and consistent enforcement and applications of disciplinary policy
• Insures employees are properly trained in their position and additional positions as applies
• Establishes an environment that is conducive to collaboration and teamwork, promotes positive employee relations and takes steps to prevent or diffuse conflicts

• Work hand-in-hand with other managers and unit heads within the company to determine the company’s supply needs

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proven experience as a materials manager 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Knowledgeable of forecasting and budgeting
• Ability to solve problems swiftly

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry
• Experience in Shipping and Receiving 
• Familiarity with supply chain and inventory management systems 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or relevant field is required 

• 3+ years supervisory/management experience in aerospace, tight tolerance machining industry or equivalent training/experience

CMI Group is equal opportunity employer providing competitive wages and benefits. Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance available. 401(k) with company match and company funded Profit Sharing plan.

This is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant due to age, race, disability, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, gender or any other protected classification. VEVRAA federal subcontractor. This company provides provide equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, or disabilities in compliance with federal and state laws including:

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended
• Age Discrimination Act of 1967 as Amended
• Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974
• Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act of 2009 (ADAAA)
• The Wagner-Peyser Act as Amended.
• The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
• Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq