Materials Manager

Materials Manager | Utilimaster | Landisville, PA

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt

What you'll do:

As the Materials Manager for Utilimaster (A Shyft Brand) based at our facility in Landisville, PA, you will enjoy providing input for day-to-day planning operations and spearheading "lean business processes" focused on obtaining results and meeting goals.

Your main focus will be to oversee the improvement of all material planning, the compliance of documented policies and procedures, and you will also be tasked with creating an environment where goals are met, results are generated, and people are motivated to be at work.

You will also:

• Manage production and inventory control, shipping and receiving, and materials storage
• Direct production planning and scheduling based on sales forecasts
• Partner cross-functionally with other managers to determine supply needs
• Maintain inventory levels to ensure deliveries occur within customer timelines
• Ensure accuracy of the perpetual inventory system
• Collaborate with purchasing to schedule delivery of materials, supplies, and equipment
• Oversee shipping and receiving functions related to purchased parts and finished goods
• Identify opportunities to reduce transportation costs and charges
• Manage and monitor storage of purchased parts and finished goods
• Carry out write-offs on damaged or obsolete inventory to reflect inventory accuracy
• Keep detailed records on procurement activity, materials quantity, and specifications
• Establish procedures for conducting and valuing year-end physical inventory
• Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations
• Handle discipline and termination activities as needed

Learn more about The Shyft Group, Utilimaster, and Landisville by exploring the Learn More section below.

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, logistics, engineering, or supply chain management, preferred
• 5+ years of materials control expertise, manufacturing industry preferred
• 3+ years of experience in a materials manager or similar role
• Experience with shipping and receiving
• Knowledgeable of supply chain and inventory management systems

What Makes You Stand Out

• Understanding of forecasting and budgeting
• Interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, organizational, and planning skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbally

Learn More

The links below are accessible on our careers site job description: https://theshyftgroup.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/1007?c=theshyftgroup

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Why The Shyft Group?

Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That's why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance-so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

At The Shyft Group, we don't just offer benefits-we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!

The Shyft Group
is the North American leader in specialty vehicles, including last-mile delivery vans, work trucks, and motorhome chassis. Our 10 brands-
Utilimaster,
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are powered by 3,000+ team members across the U.S. and Canada.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com.

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