Director, Materials Management

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for the development and implementation of material management policies, planning, organization, direction, control, and oversight of distribution related activities. Responsible for the oversight and performance related to the movement of equipment, including shipping, receiving, warehouse, logistics, inventory control and distribution.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.

Responsible for the end-to-end material movement process from purchase of equipment to installation.

Provide clear tracking, reporting and visibility for the entire equipment life cycle process.

Work directly with the Warehouse and Supply Chain functions to review performance, including the inventory management metrics.

Develop fulfillment plans that assure equipment is sourced and supplied to all locations within required parameters (Inventory and non-inventory purchasing, Reporting and tracking, Distribution and reverse logistics, Inventory management & control, Formalize sparing and excess equipment plan (shipping, inventory levels, storage, RMA process, and replenishment).

Review inventory counts for accuracy through regular cycle count programs.

Implement and enforce policies of high standards for material management.

Develop, train, manage, and motivate responsive staff to ensure effective execution of organizational goals.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Demonstrated forecasting skills
Demonstrated analytic, organizational and problem solving skills
Demonstrated communication skills
Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and gain credibility
Ability to guide individuals and groups towards desired outcomes, setting high performance standards and delivering quality services
Ability to oversee development, deployment and direction of complex programs and processes
Ability to establish and maintain long-term customer relationships, build trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations

REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain or related field, or equivalent experience

REQUIRED RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE AND NUMBER OF YEARS
Inventory control, supply chain, planning & forecasting experience - 6-8
Distribution Center management experience - 5

WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment