Materials Manager

WHO IS HOLCIM?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE HOLCIM PEOPLE

Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Responsible for the efficient purchase, storage and movement of raw materials and finished goods in the organization. Activities include forecasting anticipated materials requirements; coordinating supply; ensuring the timely flow of materials to production lines and the return of finished goods to distribution facilities; dealing with customs and shipping; and managing materials inventory.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

•   Manages experienced professionals who exercise independent discretion and/or manages a functional area or process that may or may not have direct reports.
•   Implements policy and strategy for short-term results and influences others outside of their own job area regarding policies, practices, and procedures
•   Evaluates written data, such as purchase orders and job orders, product specifications and operations sheets, parts and materials inventory lists, and machine and worker production rates, to establish efficient allocation and scheduling of parts, materials, machines, and sequences of operations and workflow.
•   Lead the overall Supply Chain activities to achieve plant wide goals for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory and Continuous Improvement.
•   Develop a budget and manage the administration responsibilities for all aspects of the Materials function.
•   Lead and coordinate purchasing and leasing functions.
•   Confers with production personnel to resolve problems affecting production schedules.
•   May supervises shipping, receiving, production control and personnel to insure on-time shipments of products to customers.
•   Analyze forecast and actual sales history for trends and maintain optimal safety stock and inventory levels to ensure product availability.
•   Be responsible for the accuracy of the data in SAP that drivers the system interface and subsequent output (delivery dates, lead-times, minimum order quantity, safety stock, etc.).
•   Maintains and controls inventory levels.
•   Coordinates engineering changes in raw materials.
•   Keeps managers informed on issues and concerns that affect shipments.
•   Works with vendors on effecting JIT shipments.
•   Works with quality department and vendors to resolve vendor quality issues.
•   Develops and supports programs to prevent Safety and Environmental nonconformities.
•   Actively contribute to the plant strategic vision as part of the plant leadership team
•   Drive for world class supplier performance utilizing root cause corrective action methodology for both supplier quality issues as well as delivery issues.
•   Decision making is guided by strategic objectives of specialization
•   Influences others outside of their own job area regarding policies, practices, and procedures
•   Must be able to communicate with executive leadership
•   Supports relationships through effective communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders
•   Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

•   Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related area.
•   At least 6 years of relevant experience including at least 3 years' management or direct/indirect leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
•   Working knowledge with computerized manufacturing systems and Excel spreadsheets.
•   Leadership and integrity; manages by fact, achieves results, builds teams
•   Project Management experience preferred.
•   Good knowledge of SAP Knowledge of JDE preferred
•   Good understanding of quality management ISO 9001
•   Self-motivated, highly organized, goal-oriented and driven towards continuous improvement
•   Bias for action, assertive, decisive
•   Utilizes vision and purpose, provides direction, inspires, and motivates
•   Customer focused, meets expectations, internally and externally, forms partnerships
•   Analytical problem-solving ability, process oriented
•   High level communication skills both written and verbal
•   Strong organizational skills

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Compensation
Retirement Savings
Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
Holistic Health & Well-Being Programs
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care
Vision and other Voluntary Benefits and Discounts
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Paid Parental Leave (Maternity and Paternity)
Educational Assistance Program

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YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE

At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email HBEAccommodations@holcim.com. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.

Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC, and its affiliates and subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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