Material Flow Manager
Company: Sears Manufacturing Co.
Location: Davenport
Posted on: March 14, 2023
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Job Description:
FUNCTION Develops and manages the material distribution and
shipping functions. Responsible for the flow of materials in the
factory environment (Including internal and external warehouses) to
support production. Manages material, inventory, and data into and
through the manufacturing and order fulfillment processes. Develops
material replenishment, conveyance and presentation strategies
utilizing best practices and optimizing resources in support of new
product development or manufacturing initiatives. Coordinates with
other functions (Supply Management, Order Fulfillment, Operations
and Manufacturing) to improve material availability and internal
logistics. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This list of
duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be
expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management
may deem necessary from time to time. Manages the internal flow of
material to support the production schedule. Material available at
point of use on time. Manages daily operations of internal and
external warehouse facilities. Coordinates Sears' local area trucks
for movement of materials between facilities. Manages the process
and negotiates contracts with outside warehouse/logistics
providers. Manages shipping and outbound logistics. Direct
responsibility to meet customer expectations and ship on time.
Coordinates the disposition, inventory adjustments or transfer of
material as appropriate. Analyzes material and inventory data in
support of Sears' goals for minimizing inventory. Responsible for
prevention of loss or damage of inventory. Works with all areas of
operations to resolve material performance issues/problems.
Develops and implements material replenishment, conveyance, and
presentation strategies. Ensures warehouse operations are
streamlined within operations. (Organization by value stream, flow-
oriented layouts, locations by consumption, storage areas and
packaging quantity optimization, visual management and
standardization, daily operation control, safety/ergo). Manages the
inventory accuracy process, conducts audits, and reports findings
with corrective action to detail process improvements. Facilitates
development of long-range goals and objectives to improve material
flow. Plans and coordinates with other departments and functions to
achieve objectives. Assists operations and project groups in
coordinating production readiness for implementation of new
products. Performs administrative duties related to managing
performance, salary and hourly pay, resource planning, budget, team
training and development of direct reports to maintain core
competencies and build new capabilities.
Keywords: Sears Manufacturing Co., Davenport , Material Flow Manager, Executive , Davenport, Iowa
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