Responsibilities:
1. Maintains optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements
2.Responsible for continuing programs of exploration for new materials, suppliers, and processes to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery
3. Establishes procedures and supervises the monthly and annual physical inventory
4. Supervise, evaluate and coach staff members
5. Interfaces with product line coordinators on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments
6. Maintain relationships and negotiate with suppliers
7. Purchase supplies and materials according to specifications
8. Ensures that the company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all materials department functions