Materials Manager (m/f)

Mannheim
DeVilbiss Healthcare GmbH


We are currently looking to recruit an exceptional individual as a Materials Manager (m/f) to join our team and to add value to our international business. The position is based in Germany, but is very much part of an international team and reports directly to our Director of Commercial Operations in the UK. In this role you are responsible to manage all aspects of materials flow and to maintain control and accuracy over all goods inventories to ensure that customer orders are fulfilled on time. 

Key tasks:

  • Develop, implement and manage cross-functional, fully integrated planning process that incorporates make versus buy, capacity planning, scheduling, inventory, material and associated cost elements.
  • Perform analysis of customer demand, sales forecasts and historical material usage.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional business teams to develop the best economic strategy for production planning to support customer demand.
  • Establish and implement methods and best practices related to the systems and process that support inventory forecasting, purchasing, and material control.
  • Prepare customer delivery reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends and use information to proactively communicate potential late deliveries.
  • Develop and execute a sourcing strategy to meet the company’s business growth and sourcing requirements.
  • Identify, develop and manage effective relationships with existing and potential suppliers of goods and services to meet the established cost, quality and delivery targets.
  • Establish, implement, and manage system to evaluate, monitor and report supplier scorecard performance.
  • Adhere to established company policies, procedures, terms and conditions and legal matters that affect purchasing policies.
  • Maintain and provide current understanding of industry best practices and technology trends.
  • Identify tools, processes and metrics to optimize supplier value.
  • Responsible for accuracy of inventory counts by implementing and managing, in conjunction with Finance, an inventory control system, capable of identifying discrepancies in inventory counts and taking corrective action to guard against inconsistencies in the future.
  • Achieve financial objectives by working with management team to prepare the materials budget, schedule expenditures, analyze variances and initiate corrective actions.
  • Participate as a member of the operations team in making cross-functional operational decisions.

We offer:

  • An interesting and challenging position in a growing internationally active company.

  • An attractive remuneration and excellent career opportunities in a dynamic environment.

  • A friendly and innovative working atmosphere.

  • 30 days leave per year.

  • Promotion of occupational qualifications.

  • The position is initially limited for 12 months with the option of unlimited contract.


We look forward to receiving your application (in English, preferably a pdf-file and not more than 10 MB) along with your salary expectations and your potential starting date.

For further information about our company please go to http://www.drivedevilbiss-int.com/ or visit our corporate profile https://rheinneckarjobs.de/unternehmenssuche/devil....

Voraussetzungen

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree level education in business, management or other related discipline. Master in related field is a plus.

  • At least 5 years progressive experience in management of materials and sourcing.

  • Experience in total quality, six sigma, or other similar environments.

  • Working knowledge and understanding of ERP/MRP systems.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, advanced Excel skills and PowerPoint.

  • Fluent German and English skills (spoken and written) with the ability to communicate effectively in both languages.

  • Driving License.


Key personality attibutes:

  • Team player with an engaging and confident personality.

  • Lead by example and motivate people so as to create a challenging, empowering, and collaborative working environment.

  • Self-discipline to cope with the highly flexible demands of our business.

  • Ability to contribute in a cross functional and cultural collaborative environment.

  • Good technical writing, documentation, and record keeping skills as well as strong organizational skills.

  • Good analytical problem solving ability.

  • Ability to leverage metrics and other tools to drive supplier performance.

  • Experienced with in supply chains and vendors in Far East.

  • Ability and willingness to travel (in Germany and international).

Kontakt für Bewerbung

Frau Eva Gröber
Executive Assistant / HR Admin.

Arbeitsort

Kamenzer Str. 3, 68309 Mannheim

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