Materials Manager

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><div class="base-markdown"> <p>At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.</p> </div></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Salary Range: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">CAD 100,000 - 112,000</span></span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Reports To:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"> Senior Manager Supply Chain</span></span></p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Maintain control and accuracy over all inventories (raw material, WIP, finished goods), including material transactions, warehouse operations, and receiving activities.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Coordinate with the&nbsp;Purchasing/Supply Chain and Planning&nbsp;to ensure all components and materials are delivered to support the production process.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Lead and coordinate daily warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory management, storage, and delivery to point of use to ensure efficient and&nbsp;accurate&nbsp;material flow.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Establish and implement methods and best practices related to inventory control, material flow, and warehouse processes.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Support production scheduling activities&nbsp;by monitoring material availability, tracking production progress, and&nbsp;identifying&nbsp;potential constraints.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Coordinate with the&nbsp;Purchasing Manager&nbsp;and Quality Manager to implement, and manage systems to evaluate,&nbsp;monitor&nbsp;and&nbsp;report on&nbsp;supplier scorecard performance.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Coordinate with the&nbsp;MRB Manager,&nbsp;Purchasing&nbsp;Manager,&nbsp;and Quality Manager to resolve vendor return material authorizations in a manner which supports the production schedule.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Responsible for accuracy of inventory counts by implementing and managing, in conjunction with Finance, an inventory control system, capable of&nbsp;identifying&nbsp;discrepancies in inventory counts and taking corrective action to guard against future inconsistencies.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Participate as a member of the operations team in making cross-functional operational decisions.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by implementing,&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;and aligning company policies that adhere to local,&nbsp;state&nbsp;and federal environmental, health and safety regulations.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>The candidate will be expected to perform additional&nbsp;duties as assigned to support the team and organization.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS:</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management,&nbsp;logistics,&nbsp;business&nbsp;or&nbsp;related&nbsp;discipline&nbsp;and/or 5+&nbsp;years’ experience&nbsp;inventory, warehouse, supply chain management&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Demonstrated experience designing,&nbsp;implementing&nbsp;and managing lean warehouse and material replenishment systems (i.e., kanban setups)&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Proven experience as a hands-on leader who can effectively direct daily warehouse and material flow activities while building team engagement and accountability.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Experience working with ERP/MRP systems for inventory and materials planning (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor Syteline experience is a huge plus)&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Certifications optional but beneficial: APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>REQUIRED SKILLS:</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Strong understanding of inventory management systems and processes.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ability to work in and with an ERP/MRP system&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Strong analytical skills for inventory management, material tracking, and operational performance&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Familiarity with manufacturing processes and timelines&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Demonstrated problem solving, quantitative analysis, and analytical abilities&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Proactive communicator who can clearly articulate business results and department needs&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Strong leader with a proactive, positive attitude, and&nbsp;a strong sense&nbsp;of self-motivations, accountability, and responsibility&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Why Join IEM</strong></p> <p>At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.</p> <p>Learn more about IEM at <a href="https://www.iemfg.com">https://www.iemfg.com</a></p> <p>We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at <a href="https://www.iemfg.com/careers">https://www.iemfg.com/careers</a></p> <p><strong>Recruiting Scams</strong></p> <p>Beware of recruiting scams. IEM never charges candidates fees, and all recruiter emails come from an @iemfg.com address. 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