Materials Manager

SuperATV wasn't born in a boardroom. It started with one mission: build parts that riders can trust. The same hands-on, do-it-yourself mindset still drives everything we do. Our fast paced and casual work environment is highly focused on "Working to Wow" our customers, community, and employees. The Materials Manager is a critical leadership position on the SuperATV Supply Chain team.

The Materials Manager develops and leads all materials management strategies with a focus on business growth in a cost-controlled environment. Lead critical decision-making in areas of min-max strategy, on-hand inventory targets, adjustments for changing lead times, and analyzing/managing order point algorithms. Maintain a balance between WOWing customer expectations with available inventory and managing inventory investment wisely-while also supporting the needs of internal teams who depend on that inventory to deliver excellent service.

• Lead the Materials Management group to achieve departmental and company goals including improving fill rates, optimizing inventory levels/turns and improving supply chain performance.
• Utilize current sales data, historical data, seasonality trends, and sales forecasts to determine appropriate quantities and timing. Includes developing short- and long-term capacity plans and providing forecasts to suppliers to support planning and alignment. Develop or adjust purchasing/planning strategies to support changing market demands.
• Develop an understanding of markets andcustomers'needs by partnering with sales & marketing for upcoming sales campaigns and promotions. Partner with Operations to implement plans and understand supplier performance.
• People management includes managing, developing and training employees to improve the understanding of supply chain management concepts and our advanced planning system.Oversight of a team of four (4) buyers.
• Identify opportunities and lead projects to improve the supply/demand process.
• Establish and monitor key performance metrics for the Planning group that support goals.
• Support cross-functional needs with input and analysis in the areas of Supply Chain issues.
• Lead key projects that support the growth of the business which may include key customer rollouts, acquisitions, internal process improvements, realignment of distribution channels, etc.
• Manage inventory levels and minimize the creation of excess and obsolete inventory.
• Gain understanding of planning systems and troubleshooting as necessary.
• Structure and develop the planning organization to support expected growth.

• Supplier & Product Management:

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  • Negotiate lead time, Minimum Order quantities (MOQ).
  • Update supplier information, pricing, MOQ, lead time as needed.
  • Communicate directly with suppliers on production plans and ways to improve efficiency.
  
  
  
  
• Accurate and timely reporting on inventory position, investment, and actions implemented

Qualifications-

• ERP Systems Expertise: Proven experience working with ERP systems to support supply chain operations.
• Decision-Making & Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple priorities, make sound decisions quickly, and respond with urgency.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical mindset with a high aptitude for solving complex problems and coaching others in problem-solving techniques.
• Quantitative & Financial Acumen: Skilled in cost modeling, data analysis, and understanding financial concepts and operational KPIs.

• Leadership & Coaching: Proven leadership capabilities with experience in coaching, developing, and leading teams.
• Technical Proficiency: Competency in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP
• Organizational Excellence: Superior skills in organization, coordination, planning, and delegation.

• 5-7 years advanced level purchasing and ERP experience + bachelor's degree or 10+ years of advanced level purchasing and ERP experience.
• Proven track record of leading a team of buyers for a minimum of 5 years including record of employee development and advancing a team.
• Consumer Goods / Electronics / Aftermarket experience preferred