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Lasting relationships. Global success.
Materials Manager
Location
United States
Posted
96 days ago
Salary
$90K - $120K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Materials Manager
Kimball Electronics
• Lead the development and execution of material strategies for cost, quality, and delivery performance • Collaborate with supply chain teams and remove roadblocks • Strengthen supplier/customer relationships • Drive process improvements across locations • Establish credibility and operating rhythm across sites • Launch process transformation efforts focusing on supply chain planning and supplier performance • Improve supply continuity and data precision • Support cost reduction efforts through negotiations
Job Requirements
- Experience leading deployment of supply chain processes and improvements
- Strong grasp of data, cost modeling, and supplier evaluation
- Demonstrated understanding of plant manufacturing processes and operations value streams
- Experience with ERP business systems, preferably SAP
- Ability to manage tasks across various locations
- Ability to communicate clear direction to a diverse, multilingual group
- Flexibility to support Thailand manufacturing facility hours and USA customer needs
Benefits
- Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in our job application process
- Opportunities for domestic and international travel to collaborate with customers, suppliers, and manufacturing facilities
- Continuous improvement and employee involvement in the workplace
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