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Job Summary:
The Materials Requirement Manager makes sure the manufacturing team always has the right materials at the right time according with production plan defined. This includes keeping inventory at the right levels, organizing the stockroom, leading the materials team, and making sure inventory systems work correctly.
Responsibilities:
- Keep the stockroom organized and maintained according to product requirements.
- Make sure inventory levels are not too high or too low.
- Review inventory reports and recommend adjustments.
- Track materials to ensure they are available when needed for production.
- Supervise and support the materials management team.
- Handle training, scheduling, and performance feedback.
- Promote good teamwork, communication, and safe work practices.
- Help maintain and support inventory management software.
- Work with other teams (Production, Procurement, Supply Chain, etc.) to solve material issues.
- Follow and improve processes to keep materials flowing smoothly.
- Responsible for ensuring material procurement, the right materials are available at the right time and in the right quantities (Direct and Indirect Material)
- MRM is responsible for overseeing both direct and indirect material inventories, which directly impact production timelines, cost efficiency, and the overall performance of the manufacturing process.
- Leader of Logistics Planning Analysts, directing both direct and indirect material planning an