Materials Manager - Stratford, Canada - Ice River Sustainable Solutions

Ice River Sustainable Solutions
Ice River Sustainable Solutions
Verified Company
Stratford, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Plastic Products, our employees have incredible opportunities to work for an organization that is known for our forward-thinking innovation and eco-friendly design in products and packaging.

Our culture is inclusive, supportive, and encourages learning and development to support internal career advancement opportunities. We are problem solvers who find fulfillment and reward in making impossible possible. We are hands-on, focused, and committed to always being a part of something bigger.

If you are creative, passionate and enjoy working in a collaborative environment we would like to hear from you.

Reporting to the Divisional VP, the Materials Manager will be responsible for overseeing the entire warehousing and transportation network.

As well as the company's needs for inventory and supplies by managing vendor relationships, assessing supply needs, and coordinating delivery schedules.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage product purchasing, warehousing, and distribution.
  • Coordinate and supervise receiving and warehousing procedures.
  • Control inventory levels and ensure the availability of material.
  • Purchase supplies and materials according to specifications.
  • Maintain relationships and negotiate with suppliers.
  • Keep detailed records on procurement activity, materials quantity, specifications, etc.
  • Assist in forecasting to plan future orders.
  • Ensure timely shipping of international and domestic finished goods by managing ontime delivery.
  • Develop and manage logistics KPIs.
  • Analyze the financial impact of logistics changes, routing, shipping modes, etc.
  • Evaluating suppliers based on delivery speed for their products and services, price, and quality.
  • Interviewing vendors and visiting supplier distribution centers and plants to examine and learn about prices, products, and services.
  • Analyzing financial reports, price proposals, and other information used to determine reasonable pricing.
  • Negotiating contracts for the organization and working out agreements with suppliers for product delivery.
  • Meeting with vendors and staff to discuss unacceptable and defective products and establish corrective action.
  • Supervise, evaluate, and coach direct reports.
  • Ensure the cleanliness of the warehouse through the visual management tools developed as well as 5S.
EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, transportation, logistics, business, or related field.
  • 46 years of supervisory/management experience in a manufacturing warehouse environment.
  • Experience in shipping and receiving.
  • Familiarity with supply chain and inventory management systems.
  • Understanding of forecasting and budgeting.
  • Working knowledge of SAP
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills

BEHAVIORAL

  • Critical thinker. Can generate new ideas and document a longterm plan for improvement.
  • Displays initiative, overcoming obstacles to achieve objectives.
  • Works well under pressure, defines aggressive targets, and achieves them.
  • Takes ownership and instills the same in direct reports. Highperformance standards.
  • Effective communicator. Respected and respects others.
  • Good listening skills.
  • Organized. Uses time effectively and efficiently. Concentrates efforts on important priorities.
  • Leadership. Sets clear expectations, and challenges and develops others through coaching.
  • Effectively rewards and recognizes others.
  • Identifies growth opportunities for team members and has a plan in place to develop team members.


Please let Ice River Sustainable Solutions know if you require accommodation during the hiring and selection process and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

Ice River Sustainable Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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