Materials Manager - American Augers at The Toro Company

Who Are We?

American Augers, located in West Salem, Ohio is a division of The Toro Company. American Augers builds the largest horizontal directional drills in the industry, and a full range of auger boring machines. With the rugged user in mind, American Augers rigs are built to last and backed by 24-hour worldwide support.

The Material Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of materials planning, inventory control, and supplier performance to ensure the efficient production and delivery of high-quality products. This role requires strong leadership skills, proficiency and leadership in SAP, and a solid understanding of scheduling, sourcing, and supplier management.

What Will You Do?

SAP Leadership:

• Oversee and manage the use of SAP for materials management, ensuring accurate data entry and system integrity.
• Train and support team members in the effective use of SAP.
• Collaborate with leadership team to troubleshoot and resolve any SAP-related issues.

Scheduling and Production Planning:

• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory levels.
• Coordinate with production and engineering teams to ensure material availability for production runs.
• Monitor and adjust schedules to accommodate changes in demand or production capacity.

Inventory Control:

• Implement and maintain inventory control systems to ensure accurate inventory records and minimize stock discrepancies.
• Conduct regular physical inventory counts and reconcile with system records.
• Optimize inventory levels to reduce carrying costs while ensuring material availability.

Supplier Performance Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable delivery of materials.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Address and resolve any supplier-related issues or discrepancies.

Sourcing and Procurement:

• Work to insure that our suppliers to meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to improve supplier performance and reduce costs.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and develop a team of materials management, scheduling and inventory professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve manufacturing goals.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork within the materials management team.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

What Do You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in materials management within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in SAP and other inventory management software.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, inventory control, and procurement processes.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership abilities and experience managing a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

What Can We Give You?

At American Augers we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits – American Augers offers employees at our West Salem, OH location  a variety of perks, including:

• Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, office-plant blended environment.
• Location - Just off Route 42 in West Salem.
• Wellness- In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources to every full-time employee.

​We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.