Materials Manager

Arconic is currently in search of a Materials Manager to join our Tennessee Operations based out of Alcoa, TN.

At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

Job Description:

This position reports directly to the Procurement Operations Manager. This role is responsible for the ERP, Inventory Management, and internal distribution system. The successful candidate will collaborate across functions to achieve business objectives. The primary purpose of the Materials Manager position is to ensure no downtime is encountered because of non-availability of in-process materials, manage the inventory and internal distribution system, and adhere to the Arconic procurement standards. The Materials Manager leads approx. 9 hourly employees across a 3-shift operation.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Materials Manager position includes both creation of strategic vision, and tactical management including execution of the following essential functions, examples include but are not limited to:

• Accountable for management of materials planning, inventory control of in-process materials, and all maintenance/routine/operations supplies to prevent any factory downtime.
• Ensure Best Practice Procurement/Inventory Control are in place, including; min/max replenishment program, optimizing inventory, storeroom security, and annual inventory checks and documentation.
• Utilization of Oracle and related systems for Receiving, Stores Management continuous improvement, new item set ups, and revisions/ deletions of targeted material.
• Support plant financial goals and Arconic Business System practices by working diligently with suppliers and users to reduce costs and eliminate waste.
• Works with corporate resources when updates to items in the Oracle system are required (such a lead time, FLM’s and MOQ’s). Makes sure to document all changes in Oracle item attachments.
• Represents Storeroom at Plant Coordination meetings
• Works closely with the plant`s maintenance organization
• Function as location single point accountability (SPA) for Storeroom/ Inventory audit and Sarbanes-Oxley Act objectives.

Essential Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Production and Processing — Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.
• Proficient Technology Skills — Oracle E-Business Suite, Microsoft Office Suites.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Dependability — Job requires being reliable, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Communication skills — The ability to summarize complex situations into actionable items for upper management. (written and verbal)
• People development — Ability to coach and mentor teams to become their best.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field from an accredited institution
• Minimum 3 years of experience with inventory management and/or ERP systems
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing environment
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Intermediate or Expert knowledge of Oracle inventory and ERP systems
• Experience supervising in a Union manufacturing environment
• 5 years of experience managing inventory/materials for a major manufacturing unit(s)