Materials Manager
QualTek - Blue Bell, PA
Employment Type : Full-Time
Job Summary: This position is responsible for leading, directing, and managing all aspects of customer-owned materials including the processing of existing assets and returns, and ensuring compliance with all customer requirements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Train and manage the market warehouse teams to ensure adherence with all customer-owned material processes and systems
- Oversee the management of customer materials that arrive and depart weekly
- Ensure all customer requirements are met and align with the forecasted material milestones
- Manage performance metrics and report findings to management via the organization’s inventory management system
- Measure and evaluate the operational workflow of the warehouses; lead cross functional efforts to recommend, implement, and improve work processes
- Aid in the process of limiting aged inventory
- Provide physical inventory counts in accordance with the customer’s requirements and schedule
- Promote safety-oriented behavior at all warehouse locations including but not limited to OSHA 10 practices
- Ensure detailed records on procurement activities are maintained
- Assist in the retirement of facilities including removal of inventory, dismantling racks, and auditing assets
- Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Job Duties: - Carries out supervisory duties in accordance with the Company’s objectives, policies, and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: planning, assigning, and directing work, interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing employee concerns, and partnering with HR to resolve escalated employee matters.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.
Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in a relevant field from a four-year college or university Experience: - Eight years’ experience with warehouse management operations or other logistical functions
- Four years’ management experience
- Knowledge of forecasting and budgeting processes for supply chain management
Technical Skills: - Intermediate to advanced computer and Microsoft Office proficiency
- Proficiency with and/or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s inventory management system
- Ability to gather information from multiple sources, understand gaps in data, and drive solutions to provide data analysis
Soft Skills: - Highly organized and detail orientated
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
- Ability to think analytically, apply sound judgement, and solve problems
- Ability to work with all levels of management and staff
- Ability to lead, teach, train, and motivate staff
Physical Requirements: - Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing
- Must have a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets Company requirements
- Sitting at a desk for 6-8 hours a day
- Working on a computer for 6-8 hours a day
- May be required to work long and unpredictable hours
- Travel up to 70% of the time, including short notice travel
Disclaimer: All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
This is an excellent opportunity to start your career with one of the fastest growing telecommunications companies in the country. Our people are our greatest asset.
QualTek creates and maintains the infrastructure to support the future of communications. From Wireless and Wireline to Renewables and Recovery Logistics services, QualTek provides the resources needed to expand next-generation carrier services across the US and Canada. We're always looking for top talent to join our growing team and help us build the essential communication systems we all rely on.