Materials Manager - Knapheide Truck Equipment

Knapheide Truck Equipment Center in Denver, CO is looking to hire a Materials Manager to manage the supply chain, ensure proper planning and delivery of material, and maintain an accurate inventory of materials within the facility. This full-time position works Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

At Knapheide, you're more than an employee. You're part of a family filled with multi-generation employees who take pride in the work they do. Knapheide has been in business since 1848 and is the premier work truck equipment, accessory, and commercial upfit provider in the United States.

DAY TO DAY AS A MATERIALS MANAGER

In this fast-paced role, you'll ensure all material is available to support production. You'll manage vendor relationships and verify proper quality, cost, and delivery of incoming materials. All materials must be inspected, bar coded, stored, and staged for the production team. You'll manage and train Materials Coordinators to ensure best practices are being followed for moving products in and out of the facility. You'll establish an accurate and timely process to validate inventory accuracy. To be successful in this role, you'll need excellent communication skills and the ability to organize and prioritize job duties in order to meet deadlines.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Career-minded - looking for more than a job
• Team player - gets along well with others
• Organized & attentive to detail - nothing gets by you without being double-checked
• Efficient - a knack for effectively prioritizing tasks and managing your time

Required Skills:

• Previous work implementing lean manufacturing techniques and using 5S to organize the shop floor
• Experience in managing a vendor base and leading negotiations in an effort optimize supplier / customer relationships
• Strong PC skills, including a proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office
• Ability to confront and resolve problems while working as part of a cross functional team

Preferred Experiences and Training:

• Previous experience in automotive or truck equipment industry
• Experience in re-designing processes and / or experience in setting up a new material or inventory management system

Education:

• College degree in business or related field and / or APICS certification
• Formal education in material planning and inventory control
• At least 3-5 years of experience working in a material planning system or a perpetual inventory system
• At least 3 years of previous experience managing a functional team
• Strong PC skills, including a proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office

Physical Requirements:

• Normal standing, walking, bending and twisting as necessary to perform job duties.
• Exposed to normal seasonal temperatures.
• Lifting/moving up to 75 pounds

If you're someone who never settles for second best, takes pride in the work you do, and you're looking for a jump start on a new career, apply today!