We’re looking for a full-time, staff Materials Manager to join our Day & Zimmermann team located in Parsons, Kansas.

As the Manager, Materials here’s the work you’ll do:

• Develop, Implement and maintain a comprehensive schedule strategy for parts, commodities and services as they relate to the production at the business unit and stakeholders. Participate in sourcing strategies in support of business objectives and production schedules, making recommendations as to timely ordering and delivery to maintain on-time schedules.
• Work with program management, planning and supply chain, develop lead time models and recommend ordering patterns to ensure supplier lead times and internal lead times meet all production requirements. Helping identify single point of failure for critical components, recommending resolutions to site leadership.
• Work with Supplier Quality, Incoming Inspection, Supply Chain and Program Management, develop a team to perform weekly reviews of quality issues to provide disposition and direction as it relates to on time program fulfillment and overall material flow.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for ongoing production supply, inventory levels and supplier order status in the areas assigned and responsible for developing cost analysis and buying recommendations based on item criticality, lead times, and cost of product as it relates to inventory carrying cost.
• Work with associated departments to develop/establish inter-departmental Turn-Around-Times and ensure the timely completion of workflow from supporting departments to the next department in the value chain. To ensure timely and accurate movement of BOM;s WAP’s, Drawing, approval Doc’s and all other documents with established SLA’s.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Forward thinking, Excellent analytical problem-solving ability, technical writing, documentation and record keeping skills. Strong Numerical and Analytical Skills, Keen attention to detail. Sound Decision-making.
• Ability to leverage metrics and other tools to drive efficiency.
• Ability to maintain and provide current understanding of industry best practices and technology trends.
• Ability to lead by example and motivate others to create a challenging, empowering, and collaborative working environment and contribute in  a cross functional collaborative environment.
• Financial skills including cost modeling, cost analysis, and make vs buy analysis. Working Knowledge and understanding of ERP systems and their use in a manufacturing environment; proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Solid written and oral communications skills.

And if you have these qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management or equivalent.
• 5+ years Progressive experience in shipping hazardous material, planning, and leading people. ERP use.

Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the wage range for this role is $87,120 - $130,680 This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees and it shows.  Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

 To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
• Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
• Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
• Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds
• Walking
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
• Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
• Feeling (e.g. perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture, etc.)
• Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally.
• Expertise in:
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment.
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or worksite.
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?  APPLY NOW!  Talent Acquisition Partner: Andrew Johnson