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Materials Manager Trainee

dhpaceAtlanta, GA

💰 $38,000 – $52,000/yrFull-time

Quick Summary

Materials Manager Trainee position overseeing material management, procurement, inventory control, and warehouse operations for DH Pace Company in Atlanta.

Skills & Keywords

procurementinventory managementvendor relationswarehouse operations

Job Responsibilities

Lead and support all aspects of the materials program for your assigned markets
Develop and implement division strategic procurement sourcing and management across multiple segments, participate in negotiating supplier contracts and build strong relationships with vendors
Manage and analyze inventory through the entire procurement lifecycle; perform cycle counts and audits for the markets assigned
Oversee parts, shop, and warehouse operations within the markets implementing, maintaining stock levels, overall efficiencies and providing feedback to improve the operational process
Actively lead contract negotiations and foster vendor relations to ensure the company has a competitive advantage when buying based on market research
Manage vendor’s performance, product quality, delivery, and cost. Recognize key vendor partners and initiate relationships and buying programs that will assure long term vendor partnerships
Efficiently manage, provide leadership for, and develop management staff for future advancement through effective communication, coaching, training, and development
Determine staffing levels and ensure compliance with company hiring counseling/discipline and termination policies
Foster a cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximize employee morale and productivity
Address and resolve all employee concerns/issues in a timely manner
Review, evaluate and measure employee performance against company goals and standards and establish target for improvement when necessary; recommend promotion/job change and/or compensation changes for employees under assigned responsibility on pre-determined and timely basis
Oversee material replenishment processes for the warehouse and satellite warehouses
Ability to work additional hours as required
Other responsibilities as assigned

Job Qualifications

*This role will train in Atlanta and candidates must be willing to relocate after fully engaged in the role anywhere in the United States.

Bachelor’s degree preferred or a minimum of up to five (5) years of related experience/training required or equivalent combination of education and experience
Communicate with customer, supervisor or other office personnel in an effective and timely manner
Must have average ability to be in a stationary position, move or position self to move, as well as an average ability to operate a computer, phone and other productivity machinery
Must be able to work under varying degrees of workplace stress where constructive feedback from others is encouraged
Must have excellent conflict resolution skills and be able to diplomatically handle confrontation
Must be able to have average exposure or work around temperature extremes, heights and work safety hazards including but not limited to fumes, dust, dirt and noise
Must be available and willing to travel to such locations and with such frequency as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs
Possess an ability for technical software and applications, warehousing, material management and mechanical systems
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage — available your first full month
Generous paid time off plus paid holidays and floating holidays
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
401(k) with employer match
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Voluntary benefits including supplemental life and critical illness coverage
Employee discounts for you and your immediate family
Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews