MATERIALS MANAGER (Supply Chain) at National Research Group

Dayton, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or other related discipline
  • 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Materials, and / or Purchasing
  • 5+ years of experience and demonstrated ability to lead people and obtain results through others with an increasing experience and responsibility including prior leadership roles
  • Experience in Inventory Management and Capacity Management processes and tools
  • Proficient with the use of MRP tools and methodologies; knowledge of SAP ERP system preferred
  • Strong Customer Focus
  • Ability to manage multiple, fluid priorities and proactively address business demands in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Promote a safety-first workplace, encouraging the identification of opportunities for improvement related to process and/or equipment
  • Regularly reviews capacity data and develops plans, including identification of materials for outsourcing and insourcing, with the Operations Team to address capacity issues
  • Collaborates within the Supply Chain to resolve material shortages and level load production to achieve feasible production schedules
  • Manages the identification of issues and opportunities related to MRP settings to ensure that the proper quantities of raw material and component stock are available to meet customer demand
  • Ensures inventory objectives are achieved through collaboration with the Supply Chain Teams. Proactively reviews inventory restrictions to limit excess and obsolete product
  • Provides leadership and development to the Materials team including MRP Controllers, MRO Buyer and Distribution Manager
  • Manages Aged WIP and support the movement of MRB material
  • Drives continuous improvements to current Materials Planning and other related business processes

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

MRPSAP ERPInventory ManagementCapacity ManagementSupply Chain ManagementPurchasingMaterials PlanningLeadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or on-site?

This is an on-site position with no remote work option.

What experience is required for the Materials Manager role?

Candidates need 10+ years in Supply Chain, Materials, and/or Purchasing, plus 5+ years leading people with increasing responsibility.

What education is required for this job?

A Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or other related discipline is required.

What salary or compensation does this position offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills make a strong candidate for this Materials Manager position?

Strong candidates will have proficiency with MRP tools (SAP ERP preferred), experience in Inventory and Capacity Management, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with a strong customer focus.

National Research Group

Provides insights and strategies for entertainment technology

About National Research Group

NRG specializes in providing insights and strategies for entertainment and technology, focusing on content across all devices at the intersection of content, culture, and technology. Their main technologies involve analyzing and providing valuable insights for storytellers in the industry.

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1978Year Founded
BUYOUT_LBOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Generative AI tools may reduce demand for traditional market research.
Popularity of short-form video content shifts marketing strategies.
Direct-to-consumer streaming services change content distribution landscape.

Differentiation

NRG specializes in market research for the global entertainment industry.
The company offers insights into films, games, TV, and streaming content.
NRG's Capstone Series explores emerging markets like Indonesia in depth.

Upsides

Growing demand for localized content in emerging markets like Indonesia.
Interest in integrated online-offline experiences boosts brand marketing strategies.
Urban-empowered female consumers in Indonesia offer unique marketing opportunities.

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