Materials, Purchasing, and Planning ManagerWe are seeking a proactive, highly organized, and strategic Materials, Purchasing, and Planning Manager to join our fast-growing manufacturing and assembly operations team. In this role, you will hold ultimate accountability for our end-to-end material flow, ensuring that raw materials and components arrive and are available on time to meet strict production goals while balancing cost optimization with business targets.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee the end-to-end material flow, ensuring raw materials and components arrive on time to meet production goals.Balance optimal inventory levels with budget for each quoted product build and overall business targetsManage purchasing, planning, and inventory and will be instrumental in building SOP and adding team members over time to support business growth objectivesYou will lead the implementation of inventory and purchasing control systems and part of the team to implement a new ERP/MRP systemAnalyze current materials and component purchases, historical usage as well as future expectations in order to aid in procurement and inventory priorities to optimize product delivery lead timesSynchronize supply with demand to minimize excess and prevent shortages.Execute safety stock policies to maintain a steady workflowEvaluate the supply chain and key vendors along with alternatives where it is possible to optimize costs and lead timesMonitor vendor performance to ensure high delivery complianceEstablish cycle count policies and audits to maintain inventory accuracyOptimize inventory carrying costs and manage obsolete or scrap materialsEnsure daily parts requirements are prepared hand over to manufacturingBuild then coach and evaluate planning and procurement staffPlay an active role in daily production planning and managementDevelop continuous improvement strategies to reduce waste and drive operational efficiency.Requirements & Qualifications/Education:Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or Engineering.Minimum 5 years' experience in and leading a procurement, planning and materials planning in a manufacturing environmentProficiency in ERP systems (ex. SAGE) and Material Requirements Planning.Experience establishing KPI's in each area of responsibility along with action planningExperience with assembly business operations and international sourcing is a plusAPICS certification or similar is a plus