Materials Manager

Materials Manager

We are a rapidly growing FDA regulated manufacturer of bovine based collagen matrix biologic products for use in soft tissue repair and regeneration.

This is a newly created position.

The person selected will have an Associates Degree, at a minimum, and at least 3-5 years in materials planning in an FDA regulated environment.  Medical devices preferred.  CPIM APICS certification preferred.

General Responsibilities:  

1. Plan and schedule all production of finished goods in order to maintain adequate buffer inventory levels.
2. Develop and effectively maintain an active supplier base.
3. Management of all inventory assets from components and raw materials through finished goods.
4. Maintain inventory levels in proportion to demand.

Specific:        

1. Maintain up-to-date demand models and reset on-hand inventory targets as needed to support increasing sales.
2. Schedule production runs to maintain adequate inventory levels based on direct sales demand.
3. Schedule build-to-order production for strategic partners based on customer requirements.
4. Maintain on-time delivery for strategic partners and communicate/resolve issues.
5. Maintain materials based performance metrics.
6. Manage relationships with critical suppliers.
7. Identify and recruit new suppliers as needed.
8. Manage monthly and annual physical inventories and reconcile inventories as required.
9. Perform inventory transactions as required.
10. Expedite delivery of components or production of finished goods when necessary.
11. Manage and maintain adequate inventory levels of all components and supplies in-house and at supplier Kan-ban locations in proportion with current production demands.
12. Identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions to streamline and improve performance
13. Maintain adequate and appropriate documentation and records for all transactions, receipts and shipments to be in compliance with applicable FDA, ISO and Company requirements