Materials Director

Solve Industrial Motion Group strives to be the trusted source for engineered bearings and power transmission solutions. Supported by a diverse range of products within Solve’s brand portfolio and our unmatched technical expertise, we have over 100,000 ready-to-ship components. At Solve we innovate with ambition, offering custom solutions in a wide range of applications. We obsess over our customers, leveraging our nationwide network for industry leading product availability, and best-in-class customer service. Our engaged team leads with integrity, and unites with purpose, driving toward innovation and continuous improvement every day.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the SVP of Supply Chain, the Materials Director is responsible for leading the Materials Department in the management and continuous improvement of inventory, inventory accuracy, on time delivery, and availability. This position will manage a team of Associates within our Supply Chain Department, with a collective focus to achieve financial inventory targets and align forecasted demand with the requirements of the customer. The ideal candidate will exercise their problem-solving skills, while differentiating symptoms from problems and implementing countermeasures for resolution. The Materials Director will utilize their Lean Manufacturing experience and knowledge, working with a continuous improvement mindset to standardize processes within the supply chain life cycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manage inventory levels to meet build requirements, while continually driving down inventory levels, reducing inventory and improving working capital in support of operational KPIs and financial targets
• Work cross-functionally to align on appropriate levels of procurement and lead-time while maintaining inventory targets
• Lead, train and develop a team of Buyers and Demand Planners, and leverage PowerBI to report on and manage individual and team performance metrics and KPIs
• Identify slow-moving and unproductive inventory and work with the Sales and Operations teams to disposition inventory appropriately
• Perform data analytics to assess accurate min/max inventory settings, re-order point levels, safety stock levels, and forecast accuracy
• Create an environment of continuous improvement within the materials department by developing and implementing effective policies and procedures (SOP’s)
• Manage domestic supplier relationships

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, or a related field of study
• 5+ years of hands-on materials and inventory management in a low-volume/high-mix environment
• 5+ years of experience working in supply chain management
• 3+ years of people management experience
• International supply chain experience
• Proficient with MS Excel, MS PPT and other MS Office Suite tools
• Proficient with ERP systems (Epicor P21 preferred)
• Domestic travel required (up to 20%)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• MBA or other advanced degree
• Experience in the use of Lean Manufacturing tools with an emphasis on pull replenishment systems
• Experience as an ERP super-user

OUR EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION :

• Market competitive benefits package, including company-sponsored health coverage, life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave and paid time off
• Work in a collaborative environment with passionate and innovative teammates

Solve is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offence or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.