Materials Manager (Aberdeen, MD, US) at Leggett & Platt

We, at Elite Comfort Solutions LLC, are searching for a Materials Manager within our operations team to help support our bedding  team.  Did you know we are a global leader in foam technology?  That’s right!  In fact, we have been pioneers in this industry for over 20 years.  Since then, we have partnered with Leggett & Platt and been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible.  If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a Materials Manager you will have the opportunity to effectively manage inventory related procedures throughout the facility.  Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by maintaining accurate inventory levels ensuring that optimal inventory is present and ready for use across all stages of production.  The team you will be working with is collaborative and innovative, and values challenging work and diversity of thought. 

So, what will you be doing as a Materials Manager?

• Maintains accurate records of incoming and outgoing material
• Work with the Quality & Shipping/Receiving teams to establish & facilitate inspection processes on incoming goods
• Directly supervise/manage IC team responsible for material handling and inventory auditing
• Monitor and control inventory integrity, including product identification and location maintenance, inventory discrepancies, maintenance and/or corrections
• Management of all cycle counting, location auditing, inventory control practices & procedures to maintain accuracy and assure compliance with audit requirements
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of IC support functions, including but not limited to; inventory control, space management, replenishments, and returns
• Identify and determine root causes of inventory deviation through cause-and-effect analysis using continuous improvement methodologies
• Design, review and modify inventory audit criteria, processes, procedures and reports for the purpose of improving and/or maintaining inventory accuracy
• Coordinate with all departments to assure inventory accuracy and effective transfer practices
• Responsible for training, documentation and implementation of best practices with respect to ERP/MRP transactional requirements & inventory control
• Identify, research & resolve inventory discrepancies
• Coordinate and manage daily physical and perpetual cycle counting efforts
• Report, monitor and review daily inventory adjustments and changes
• Resolve inventory issues / discrepancies, problem orders and intercompany transfer issues
• Conduct daily analyses to anticipate and resolve potential inventory problems
• Report on inventory activities, changes and variances, including trends and root cause analysis
• Develop inventory control procedures and best practices
• Recommend and implements process changes to minimize inventory loss
• Work with the Master Scheduler to manage obsolescence to meet and exceed KPI's
• Write and maintain accurate written procedures for all main inventory control processes and functions
• Ensure orders are correct and fully completed and that all stock has been allocated to the order correctly
• Produce daily reports to ensure key critical areas of the stock system are controlled and any discrepancies addressed and resolved
• Manage control measures to ensure mistakes, inaccuracies and discrepancies are highlighted, addressed and resolved 
• Maintain accurate records of all product inventory utilizing daily cycle counts and adjustments
• Work with Production to organize inventory in a logical manner to help ensure fast and efficient shipping operations
• Conduct inventory transaction error analysis and develop corrective action steps 

Salary: $67,500 to 90,000

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• 5 years of experience in inventory management
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good judgement and decision-making skills
• Able to meet deadlines
• Able to handle detailed and confidential information

Things we consider a plus:

• Bachelor’s degree

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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