What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Manager position at Gal Manufacturing, a Vantage Elevation Company?
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Materials Manager
Regular Position, Full-Time
GAL Manufacturing
If you are a forward-thinker interested in fostering a dynamic and supportive environment, then keep reading! We are searching for a result-oriented Material Manager to join the GAL Manufacturing Team at Vantage Elevation.
About Us
Vantage Elevation, LLC is North America’s leading independent manufacturer of elevator components and systems. Vantage is comprised of eight business units including GAL Manufacturing; GAL Canada; Hollister- Whitney; Elevator Controls; Courion; Bore-Max; Thames Valley Controls and Vertical Dimensions. Through its brands, Vantage supplies almost all electro-mechanical devices used in contemporary elevators. Founded in 1927, the Vantage group employs over 900 staff in multiple locations across the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom.
The Materials Manager is under the direction of the General Manager, of GAL Manufacturing. The candidate will primarily be responsible for overseeing all production planning, inventory control, purchasing, receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations at the New York facilities. This role will work closely with the local leadership team to drive improvements in on-time delivery, inventory levels, supplier performance & control of site costs.
Requirements
We are searching for a candidate with:
- Associate degree required, Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field preferred
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in production planning, purchasing & warehousing/distribution
- Minimum of 3 years of experience leading teams
- MRP/ERP system experience required
- CPQ system experience
- Visual 9 experience
- SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) experience a plus
- Professional Certification (APICS, ISM, etc.)
- Working in a union environment a plus
Duties and Responsibilities
A typical day may include:
- Directly manage purchasing, production planning, inventory, and warehouse operations.
- Develop and maintain MRP systems, ensuring adherence to on-time schedule completion.
- Control all inventory levels/turns/days on hand and lead cycle count program.
- Manage excess, slow-moving, and obsolete material reconciliation processes. Ensure alignment with the finance team on write-off and accrual levels.
- Ensure collaboration with engineering and operations teams to optimize product flow and output.
- Ensure system/part setup is correct for all products before production release. This includes the bill of material, routing & cost.
- Actively manage supplier performance in collaboration with the sourcing team to optimize Purchase Price Variance (PPV), On-Time Delivery, and Quality performance of vendors.
- Maintain system planning parameters to optimize inventory levels, safety stocks and fill rates.
- Manage warehouse conditions, optimize the physical condition of the warehouse with new layouts of racks, add new products to valid locations, and remove obsolete or replaced items.
- Manage inbound and outbound freight expenses.
- Cross-train staff and follow up on all work results.
- Communicate to all levels in the organization regarding current state and future state actions. Ensure full alignment with the operations team during daily standup meetings and shop floor Gemba walks.
- Other duties as required
Benefits of Working With Us
- Salary for New York Based Applicants: $110,000 - $150,000.00 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and in keeping with local legislation).
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/HSA
- 401K (Company Match/Non-Elective)
- Commuter Benefits (NYC)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- …and more!
Position Details
- Full time
- Day shifts, generally 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Based in Bronx, New York
- Vantage Elevation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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If you’re excited by the prospect of working at the forefront of engineering technology with a world-class employer that values your ambition, problem-solving abilities, and employee-oriented mindset then we invite you to apply.
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