Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Understand and lead receiving/kitting processes 
• Investigates and solves problems through root cause analysis resulting from cycle counting
• Keeps abreast of materials and warehousing capacity and constraints
• Develop storage plan strategy for make/buy and free issued materials and products
• Oversee Outside Processing routing step for all internal discrete jobs sent out for machine work or plating
• Leading Excess and Obsolete Inventory process/material, using root cause analysis to minimize effect on the company
• Manage department associates to create a team-based environment, with open/candid communications and direct accountability to ensure the departments operate at a very efficient level.
• Support the Critical Success Factors of the business as directed by the manager.
• Identify, implement and track critical metrics for inventory with reaction points clearly identified
• Responsible for continuing programs of exploration for new materials, suppliers, and processes to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity and delivery.
• Deliver world-class delivery, inventory performance with a focus on quality, on-time delivery and competitive costs.
• As part of the leadership team, develop the annual business plan/tactical plan and ensure all department objectives are achieved as set in the plan.
• Interview applicants for the department in accordance to applicable laws. Train new employees in the department.
• Oversee and manage annual performance and ongoing performance management within the department.
• Recommend and take corrective action in compliance with quality audits, issues, etc.
• Oversee and monitor the receiving and materials department.
• Manage Inventory levels, inventory accuracy, and integrity.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Manage inventory operations at multiple locations
• Support the division by being the liaison between the company and auditors (Internal or External)

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in technical field; or 5 + years related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and materials control experience.
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Strong materials management background required.
• Must demonstrate good management skills and be capable of evaluating and staffing Materials organization with strong players

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS Certified 
• Experience in Engineered to Order Manufacturing 
• Six Sigma experience; green or black belt certification a plus.

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

• Good negotiation skills.
• Experience with ISO 9000 quality system requirements.
• Understand how to utilize MRP/ERP systems.
• Ability to develop a system to eliminate material line shortages and multiple schedule changes.
• Ability to manage inventory levels and increase inventory turns.
• Effective use of MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Oracle MRP systems a plus.
• Must be able to work extended hours when required.
• Understanding of financial impact of effective inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Must be responsible and dependable.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must have demonstrated excellent leadership skills.

Working & Environmental Conditions

• The employee typically performs duties in a normal office environment. There may be some work in a manufacturing environment and exposure to the elements of our factory. Additionally, there may be some work performed in the field with exposure to construction sites or active customer facilities.
• It is the policy of Powell Industries to promote safe working conditions for ALL employees, to make available where necessary special equipment to protect employees against specific hazards, to reduce accidents through prevention programs, and to establish rules that are designed for the safety of all. It is the responsibility of each employee to adhere to this policy, as well as to observe all safety practices and exercise every precaution for the safety of accidents.

More Information

This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

*Not eligible for relocation or sponsorship.