Materials Management Manager

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications.

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Materials Management Manager. This position reports to Assistant General Manager and will work in Pompano Beach, FL location.

About The Position

As Materials Management Manager of the Pompano Beach team, you will supervise and develop our Materials Planning, Forecasting, and Warehouse team. This role will help to streamline cross-functional processes, as well as assist in the development of S&OP processes.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of customer demand, sales forecasts and historical material usage to develop and execute build to order and build to stock plans
• 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 processes that support inventory forecasting and material control
• Develop methods for ordering materials aside from MRP
• Prepare and provide periodic reports to Plant & Corporate Management, as required, including – raw material amount versus inventory goals, obsolete and slow-moving material analysis, inventory accuracy, cycle count results, audit results, corrective actions, etc.
• Establish & maintain effective customer relationships; investigate and respond to internal and external customer complaints as needed
• Oversee and manage non-conforming raw material levels; ensure material is returned to supplier in a timely manner
• Drive internal corrective/preventive actions and ensure the effectiveness of those actions
• Develop and maintain KPI’s to monitor the effectiveness of Procurement processes
• Execute tasks to support month end close
• Review and maintain Master Data and ERP systems to ensure MRP recommendations are appropriate
• Approve supplier price increases in accordance with company guidelines.
• Assist A/P with invoicing issues to ensure prompt payment to suppliers
• 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
• Attain inventory accuracy goal of 99% or better, as measured during yearly physical inventory and cycle count program
• Develop expert product knowledge of items being supported
• Participate in the ECN and MRB processes
• Develop training materials and effectively deliver those materials in a team environment, ensuring that the materials group employees throughout the facility are trained via standard work and know how to perform their specific job functions
• Incorporate company vision and values into day-to-day activities and behaviors; guide and motivate others to remain committed to the Dometic Way
• Maintain and provide current understanding of industry best practices and technology trends
• Component life cycle management - manage material transitions during phase in and phase out of new products minimizing exposure to obsolescence
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  
  

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact
  
  
  

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A suitable background would be a solid experience within a Manufacuring environment– as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related fields required, MBA preferred; CPIM, CSCP, CPM or CPSM certification is a plus
• Minimum of five (5) years supply chain experience required
• Lean Materials Management
• Solid presentation skills necessary
• Experience implementing and managing an S&OP process
• Working knowledge and understanding of ERP/MRP/MPS systems and their use in a manufacturing environment (Microsoft Dynamics, JDE, BPCS experience beneficial)
• Advanced use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and Access required
  
  
  

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Must have the ability to work under pressure and within deadlines both independently and within a cross-functional team environment
• Sense of urgency and self-motivation; ability to work under pressure, within deadlines, and possess the ability to problem solve complex situations, be resourceful, and use independent judgment
• Ability to effectively communicate through both verbal and written communication.
  
  
  

Dometic's Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.