Our client is a manufacturer of high value engineered machinery products.

Responsibilities: 

The Materials Manager will report to the Managing Director. The main duties and responsibilities are:

• Managing the logistics planners to ensure imported materials are planned and received in accordance with business requirements.
• Developing and implementing solutions to improve the accuracy of material forecasts.
• Managing logistics suppliers – cost control, quality of service, continuous improvement “the perfect order”.
• Developing effective communication methods with logistics suppliers to support engagement, and developing strategies to optimise the supply chain and support the integration of global processes.
• Acting as a trusted business partner to relevant operations, procurement, and engineering teams.
• Consulting effectively across respective business units to ensure consistency and balance.
• Advising on, coaching, and being a mentor to business units on logistics related issues.
• Understanding the domestic logistics cost impact and supporting the plant Material Planning & Logistics teams to achieve business objectives.
• Developing and/or maintaining a sufficient purchase procedure for direct and indirect materials.
• Ensuring the Central Planning team adheres to company policy and procedures to minimise business risks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 years at management level.
• Strong working knowledge of planning, input/output control, product structures, bills of materials, routings, demand management, stockroom, ERP, and cost accounting systems.
• A solid foundation of strategic material planning, inventory controlling and knowledgeable in all related logistics areas.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and ERP.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and possesses a strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English. 

Our client offers the opportunity to work in this international environment with a benefits package including a housing allowance, medical insurance, provident fund and a fixed bonus, and, the opportunity to be part of this growing company.

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