Manager Materials

1. Material Planning & Control

• Develop and implement material requirement plans based on production schedules and sales forecasts.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly material availability to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Coordinate with the Production and Planning team to align material flow with manufacturing priorities.
• Maintain accurate material master data and update lead times, consumption rates, and reorder points.

2. Procurement Coordination

• Work closely with the Purchase team to ensure timely ordering of raw materials, fittings, hardware, and packaging items.
• Verify material specifications and quality standards before procurement.
• Follow up with suppliers for timely deliveries and resolve discrepancies in quantity or quality.
• Participate in vendor evaluation and selection to ensure reliability and cost-effectiveness.

3. Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Supervise warehouse operations including inward, storage, and issue of materials.
• Ensure proper FIFO/FEFO implementation and material traceability.
• Maintain optimal stock levels through continuous monitoring and reporting.
• Conduct periodic physical stock audits and reconcile with system data.
• Monitor handling, storage conditions, and material preservation methods.

4. Cost & Efficiency Optimization

• Analyze material consumption trends and identify opportunities to reduce waste or optimize usage.
• Control non-moving and slow-moving inventory through timely review and clearance actions.
• Support cost-saving initiatives through alternate material sourcing or supplier negotiation.

5. Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely documentation for inward, issue, and return of materials.
• Maintain proper filing of purchase orders, GRNs, material requests, and transfer records.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, audit requirements, and statutory standards.

6. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Design, Production, and Quality departments for new material introductions or changes.
• Coordinate with Logistics for inbound and outbound material movement.
• Provide material-related MIS reports to management on a regular basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person