Materials Manager

Description: The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability, and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description - other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.
Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders. Includes direct and indirect material.
Appraise supplier manufacturing ability through on-site visits and measurements.
Manage supplier performance to meet quality and delivery requirements.
Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities.
Review or update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws.
Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
Assess appropriate material handling equipment needs and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
Set and manage appropriate inventory levels. Manage product changes, inventory obsolescence, and accuracy.
Responsible for multiple sites: Home base Portland, TN. Other Sites located in Chicopee, MA and Westfield, MA
25-30% travel required
Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required.
10+ years of experience in in supervising/managing supply base. Knowledgeable of support functions, including systems and logistics.
Working knowledge of performance indicators, including quality, delivery, and price. Develops systems to collect data and provide feedback.
Working knowledge of APQP process from prototype stage through production. Experience in developing new suppliers in junction with new product programs.
Working knowledge of modem manufacturing systems, including MRP, Purchasing, and Inventory Control. Experience in implementing new system is helpful.
Direct experience in negotiating with suppliers. Develops strategy to reduce costs over the long-term horizon.
Experience in logistics and warehousing, including traffic. Familiar with negotiations among common carriers and emergency service providers.
Strong background in standard costing and quote preparation. Develops cost/quote history, and implements system based on part similarity
Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability
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