Materials Manager

The Materials Manager is responsible for the availability of materials for manufacturing, inventory control, purchasing and the shipping of finished products. The role encompasses: supplier management, materials planning, procurement of inventory, consumables and capital, incoming test and inspection, materials and finished goods stores, and shipping.

• This person is required to establish systems and procedures for materials management and responsibility for functions of use of the Oracle ERP system.
• Materials planning
• Plan materials requirements based on orders and forecast from PLM
• Set up safety stocks and order cover with scheduled deliveries for all critical components
• Supplier management
• Provide clarity of and definition of requirements for suppliers.
• Ensure materials are purchased against the correct specification.
• Work with suppliers and Optium engineers to develop specifications for low cost and ease of manufacture
• For all critical components establish a principal supplier and a second supplier
• Implement supply agreements for key materials
• Migrate to low cost suppliers where possible
• Drive program for outsourcing of assemblies
• Evaluate suppliers and negotiate on cost, delivery and quality
• Participate in regular, formal liaison with other procurement staff and customers to ensure pro-active purchasing.
• Adhere to the Quality Standards as prescribed by ISO 9001 and TQM principles
• Report on KPI’s for measurement of performance of suppliers.
• Perform supplier audits and ensure effective supplier selection
• Materials receipt
• Implement incoming materials procedures including Quality acceptance testing
• Ensure batch or serial traceability with effective linking of suppliers and incoming test data.
• Provide fast and accurate feedback to suppliers on materials issues and rejects.
• Inventory control
• Maintain accurate records of stock level and material use in Oracle
• Ensure materials tractability is maintained with clear identification of materials.
• Production planning
• Maintain the manufacturing plan
• Create work orders and schedule jobs
• Shipping
• Manage the shipping process and documentation.
• Experience of Oracle manufacturing, and purchasing modules
• Knowledge of experience with the use of part numbering, revision, batch and serial number systems.

• The right to work in Australia
• BPICS accredited training in material controls or purchasing or equivalent formal training.
• Degree level in a mechanical or electrical engineering discipline.
• More than 3 years experience of materials management in a manufacturing environment using ERP systems.
• Knowledge of and experience with the use of part numbering, revision, batch, and serial number systems.
• Understanding of material flow systems such as JIT, Kanban, etc.
• User experience of Oracle or SAP purchasing and finance modules
• Computer literacy in Excel or MS applications
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in sourcing products from International Suppliers.