Materials Manager

About Us:

Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by developing and producing products that are sustainable by design. Sustainability is at the heart of our strategy and intrinsic to the way we do business, which enables us to offer a broad range of innovative solutions for consumer and industrial end-use applications. We are a truly global team, with our 24,000 people working across 100+ production sites in more than 30 countries, united by our common purpose. Join us at Mondi, where we strive to make a positive impact through responsible business practices and continuous innovation in packaging and paper solutions.

Summary:

Materials Manager ensures that the production facility has a steady, cost-efficient supply of materials required to maintain uninterrupted production. This role acts as a bridge between procurement, production, and warehouse teams to align material availability with production schedules.

Your Mission:

• Use historical data, sales trends, and market forecasts to predict future raw material requirements
• Generate purchase orders, track deliveries, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure materials meet quality specifications and arrive on time
• Utilize ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) to manage inventory data and scheduling parameters
• Liaison with external vendors to negotiate contracts, resolve order discrepancies, and manage supply disruptions
• Work closely with scheduler and operations managers to adjust material plans based on schedule changes, cancellations, or new priorities
• Responsible for Raw Material inventory accuracy
• Backup corporate buyer during absences and vacations

• Maintains optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements
• Responsible for evaluating suppliers on the basis of delivery, products and service
• Establishes procedures and supervises the annual physical inventory.
• Supervise, evaluate and coach staff members when needed.
• Works with the Service and Production on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments
• Maintain relationships and negotiates with suppliers when needed
• Purchase supplies and materials according to specifications and customer demands
• Ensures that the company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all materials department functions
• Maintain a positive working environment among employees

• Participate in monthly update/review meetings

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to self-direct activities, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a changing environment with strong problem-solving skills.

• Results drive, effective decision maker.
• Coach, guide, and develop direct reports, create meaningful feedback discussions that support and enhance employee success.
• Provide direct supervision and drive accountability.
• Drive performance of staff through finding motivation factors, creating inspiration for your team, and providing resources to help them be successful.
• Drive regular communication with your team to create organizational awareness and transparency.
• Be an example for your team.

Your Profile:

• At least 5 years manufacturing or related experience
• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or equivalent and applicable work-related experience
• Strong communication and negotiation skills required
• Familiarity with supply chain and inventory management
• Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles or JIT (Just-in-Time) inventory practices
• Technical Training preferred
• Industrial Safety Training preferred
• Willingness to work flexible schedules

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