Materials Manager - Aiken, SC

Job Overview

Electrify & Energize Your Career as a Materials Manager at Hubbell!

The Materials Manager position is responsible for managing the global supply chain for Hubbell’s Insulation & Voltage Protection (I&VP) business unit, which includes sourcing, inventory management, shipping & receiving, buying and scheduling. This position is responsible for developing annual inventory Plans and monthly forecasts. This must be accomplished within the constraints of the raw and WIP inventory limits established. Management of the supply chain will be accomplished through effective use of current and future systems including SAP and efficient utilization of purchasing, planning, shipping and receiving employees. 

A Day In The Life

• Identify and implement methods designed to minimize component shortages while also meet raw and WIP inventory level targets 
• Monitor capacity and load on internal work centers to achieve and maintain acceptable lead times, drive for continuous lead-time reduction 
• Initiate and maintain excess and obsolete inventory program; identify, categorize, and disposition material 
• Manage material logistics associated with supplying material to other HPS locations 
• Work closely with Forecasting Planner to ensure the integrity of the forecasts loaded in MRP 
• Monitor and report to leadership on the strategic measurements (Inventory, delivery service, demonstrated lead time, supplier performance) for the business unit  
• Direct the annual physical inventory and account for variances 
• Review and disposition all engineering change notices (ECNs) that involve manufactured or purchased components - implement ECNs using methods to ensure that there is no interruption in parts availability, and that obsolescence is minimized 
• Work with purchasing resources to develop vendor relationships, reduce costs, reduce lead-times, improve quality and improve on-time performance 
• Manage and direct team of buyers, planners and schedulers for the business unit, including directing workload, managing performance, coaching and counseling. 
• Manage and direct shipping & receiving department, including directing workload, managing performance, coaching and counseling.  

What will help you thrive in this role?

• BS Degree in business or related field required
• 7 - 10 years experience in a materials-related role required, experience directly in a manufacturing environment is preferred 
• 3 – 5 years minimum experience supervising direct reports required 
• APICS certification preferred 
• SAP or similar ERP experience required. 
• Competencies: Analytical, Problem solving, Communication, Delegation, Management skills, Quality management, Planning/organizing  

 Grow With Us: At Hubbell, we’re committed to your professional development and personal well-being. We believe in fostering a positive work environment where you can thrive and excel. Ready to make a difference every day and advance your career? Join us at Hubbell as our next Materials Manager. Let’s innovate and grow together!
 

Apply Now! Your journey with Hubbell starts here. Dive into a role where your skills are celebrated and your professional growth is guaranteed. We can’t wait to see what you bring to our team! #LI-HB1