Based in Franklin, KY, with additional facilities in Riverhead, NY, and Bristol, RI, the Tapes business is a leading manufacturer of pressure-sensitive tapes (specialty, foil, film, and duct) and adhesives. Offering more than 1,500 specialty SKUs across 500+ distinct product families to its diverse base of 1,500+ customers, the Tapes Business provides specialty tapes and adhesives products to top customers serving the HVAC, Building & Construction, Industrial, Retail, Medical, Aerospace, Automotive, and other specialty industries.

Job Summary:

The Materials Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning/scheduling, storage and movement, and distribution of materials throughout the assigned facility. This role ensures that the right materials are available at the right time, contributing significantly to the efficiency, productivity and overall profitability of the assigned site. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Supply Chain Management:Develop and maintain production planning and scheduling strategies to balance quality, cost, and supply continuity.
• Inventory Control:Monitor and manage inventory levels to prevent excess or shortages that could impact production schedules and maintain proper inventory accuracy including but not limited to proper FEFO compliance
• Expiring materials: Properly maintain and manage inventory levels of raw materials with shelf life so we do not incur waste related to expiring materials
• Logistics Coordination:Oversee the scheduling and logistics process of incoming and outgoing materials to align with production schedules and meet customer requirements in the most efficient manner
• Warehouse optimization:Analyze and implement space and layout changes within the building to drive efficiency and ideal space utilization for the material flowing through the facility
• Team Leadership:Lead and develop the materials management team, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement and innovation of processes and KPI reporting.

Other Responsibilities:

• Inspecting and verifying incoming and stored materials for quality and quantity.
• Developing and implementing inventory management systems to reduce wastage and optimize storage.
• Collaborating with other departments such as procurement, finance, and quality control to ensure material requirements are met.
• Preparing detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, and adjustments for upper management and stakeholder review.
• Manage expiring raw materials in an effective manner by reducing overall site scrap related to expired materials

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) are preferred.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, with at least 3-4 years in a leadership role.
• Experience working in a cross-functional leadership role, ideally within a complex, fast-paced industry.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing large contracts

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and ERP systems.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Compensation: $120,000 to $140,000