At Xenon arc, Inc. our vision is to redefine distribution by transforming the way producers go to market.
Xenon arc serves a diverse range of clients, from billion-dollar companies specializing in industrial solvents and chemical products to major international food ingredients providers, all seeking to drive growth with difficult-to-serve customers, create business and working capital efficiencies, scale technical expertise, and embark on digital transformation.
Our model is uniquely optimized to solve the challenges faced by our clients. Serving as an extension of their brand, we uphold the crucial client-to-customer connection. With trained, focused, and technically savvy teams, we drive sales and service to exceed expectations, use digital platforms to support customer engagement, and optimize distribution functions to alleviate operational pressures.
Xenon arc is not just a distribution solution; we are a strategic partner committed to transforming the way businesses go to market and achieve lasting success.
We are dedicated to creating a personal growth environment where team members are provided opportunities to advance their professional development and are encouraged to explore their passions. We invest in our culture to create a supportive environment that fosters team collaboration and creative problem solving.
The Materials Manager will support Company goals and better serve our clients by developing end-to-end supply chains, drive efficiencies, support development of innovative tools, and build strong partner relationships. The Materials Manager will work directly with our commercial teams, clients, and logistics partners to add value throughout the supply chain, enhance customer experience and create reporting that can drive business behavior.
FLSA Classification
Exempt
Reports to
VP, Operations
Essential Job Duties
Develop inventory plans by utilizing current demand inputs and collaborating with Commercial teams, Finance, commercial partners, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure inventory is managed according to constraints and meets internal targets aligned with the business strategy
Maintain purchase order (PO) plans, schedule deliveries, and ensure the efficient delivery of inventory, services, and cost objectives
Monitor and track inventory levels, service levels, surplus/obsolete inventory, inbound OTIF performance, and any other relevant KPIs to identify variance from goals. Use all available resources to analyze root causes and recommend actions to improve KPI results
Analyze changes in demand and initiate changes to supply chain master data elements impacting the supply plan, such as safety stock settings, lead times, stocking strategy, etc.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide regular updates on inventory projections, purchasing forecasts, and lead weekly PO review meetings to discuss and recommend purchases and mitigation strategies. Escalate to leadership any issues that arise
Initiate and lead process improvement projects to drive better efficiencies and yield improvement in KPIs
Identify ways to improve supply planning processes and tools for assigned areas
Understanding of distribution processes and constraints, and setting supply parameters to drive availability (e.g., Lead Times, SS, MOQs etc.) in D365.
Prepare supply constraints and recommend resolution scenarios for discussion in the cross-functional S&OP processes
Monitor and provide actionable feedback on supplier performance to commodity management team on a quarterly basis
Evaluate impact of demand opportunities and risks
Strengthen 3PL service provider relationships through connections with shipping, demand planning, and customer service
Manage inventory to efficiently serve our end-customers while considering operational costs and working capital
Manage end to end PO execution orders including confirmation review, shipping, and receiving
Build reports using CRM and ERP data to visualize insights into business teams.
Proactively create operational efficiencies through technology and automation
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
3-5 years of experience in areas such as production scheduling, inventory management, purchasing, manufacturing, and/or supply/operations planning is preferred
Intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, required
Strong adaptability, creativity, and drive to succeed
Strong team player; motivated, curious, and extremely customer centric
Strong communication (both written & verbal) and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with Demand Planning, Inbound Logistics & Sourcing teams
Analytical and problem-solving ability
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across internal and external organizations
Experience presenting to leadership
Professional experience managing supply chains in a B2B environment
Experience developing purchase plans and managing working capital
Experienced in use of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
Preferred Qualifications:
APICs certification is a plus
Strongly data-driven and root-cause analysis focused mindset, process management and ownership
Proven ability to lead and facilitate meetings with a diverse audience, quickly synthesizing information to help drive consensus and actionable items
Benefits:
We offer competitive benefits: 100% paid medical, dental, and vision for employees, 401k with company match, free parking options, and paid holidays, vacation & sick time!
Location & Commitments
Full-time, permanent
Reports to office in Bensenville, IL
Work Schedule: 5 days in-office
Physical Demands
Must be able to remain in a stationary position
Must be able to operate a computer
Travel Required
Minimal (up to 10%)
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Xenon arc to grant equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, age, religion, political affiliation, gender, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. It is the intent and desire of Xenon arc that equal employment opportunity will be provided in all phases of the employment relationship. Xa is a Title VII employer and strictly prohibits any type of discrimination or harassment based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Employment opportunities and pay are and shall be open to all qualified applicants solely based on their experience, skills, and abilities.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Employment type
Full-time
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