Materials Manager

What we love:

• Strong work ethic
• Positive Attitude
• Collaboration
• Innovator Thinking
• Safety and Quality Conscientious

What you will do:

• Responsible for supplier negotiations, purchases, and administrative duties (including contracts) involved in the procurement of all raw materials and shop supplies.
• Reviews planning parameters, open work and purchase orders to ensure constant supply of materials while reducing overall inventory levels.
• Maintains and keeps accurate all material & inventory data inputs in ERP system.
• Conducts regular cycle counts, identifies & resolves cycle count issues,
• Organizes & Implements annual physical inventory, identifying & resolving variances.
• Participates in continuous improvement processes as appropriate to support company goals & profitability.
• Identifies and implements opportunities for VMI and Kanban as appropriate.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports
• Stays current with new materials & technologies relevant to industry, identifying and recommending opportunities to improve quality, provide competitive differentiation, and improve profitability.
• Carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable law that include safety, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Assists with special projects as required

What we need:

• Post Secondary diploma or degree in related field
• Certified Purchasing Professional designation an asset
• 5-7 years related experience
• ERP Experience, Epicor preferred
• Previous buying experience in the sign industry preferred, strong negotiation skills
• Experience with manufacturing processes and machinery, aluminum/steel fabrication and quality systems
• Strong negotiation skills
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Computer literacy and proficiency with MS Office

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

We appreciate all applicants and only those suitable for an interview will be contacted.

To request accommodation required to participate in the recruitment process including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms please contact Pride Signs Limited directly at hr@pridesigns.com.