With a great leadership team, incredible employee appreciation, and undeniable chances to grow, check out this amazing opportunity to work for a growing company in the beautiful lake country of Minnesota just a couple of hours outside of the Twin Cities Metro.

Company Information:
– A leader in their industry with over 70 years in business
– This company has doubled its size in the last 6 years and has plans to continue the growth trajectory
– They are investing at least $500k annually into new capital equipment
– They have 100 employees

This Company Values and Appreciates Their Employees:
– Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life insurance
– Health Savings Account (HSA)
– 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
– Paid Time Off and Holidays

Your Role with The Company:
– You will oversee the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, ensuring forecasts are accurate, planning rates align with corporate forecasts, and inventory codes are diligently maintained.
– Develop, implement, and periodically audit receiving and inventory procedures to enhance the accuracy and organization of materials.
– Conduct thorough evaluations of company purchases, consistently searching for alternative sourcing options that drive down costs.
– Collaborate with Engineering to assess new suppliers and explore potential design modifications for cost efficiency.
– Provide guidance and training to purchasing and material control teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement in production flow and material availability.
– Identify and assess obsolescence risks, aiming for improved cash flow through minimized inventory levels and refined purchasing processes.
– This position reports to the CEO and will interact with many functions of the company so your success will be recognized!

Background Profile:
– 7+ years in strategic procurement and materials management for manufacturing
– Leadership experience with direct reports
– Experience sourcing and qualifying new suppliers
– Strong supplier management skills – proven ability to increase their capabilities, and build stronger partnerships.
– Experience leading continuous improvement projects to improve supply chain efficiencies.
– Analytical with the proven ability to drive cost reductions and enhance inventory turns.
– ERP experience
– Willingness to /familiarity with living in a rural community

If you have a passion for materials management and a strong background in manufacturing, we want to hear from you!
Interested? Inquiries can be sent to jen@connect-ology.com, referencing Job ID# mr3372.