UTC Railcar Repair Services LLC

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DIRECTOR OF MATERIALS for MARMON RAIL REPAIR SERVICES

Remote position needing to live near major airport to fulfill travel requirement of up to 50%

MARMON RAIL REPAIR SERVICES / MARMON RAIL GROUP /

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Materials provides leadership of Supply Chain Management activities for the plant and field location(s) in order to maximize favorable impact materials planning; scheduling; inventory control; cash flow management; information flow and coordination and asset management.

The candidate will ensure the design and successful execution of supply chain strategies and processes in addition to supporting the day-to-day activities around planning, purchasing, customer service and logistics. The Director will drive enhancements in our ERP system to continuously improve on-time delivery to customers, reduce supply chain costs, optimize inventory turns, and increase vendor performance.

This position will provide direction to the group’s materials team for Repair Services for On-Site, Mobile, and Transco Railway Products, Inc. and the development, direction, and effectiveness, adhering to organizational policies and processes and supporting overall business and corporate objectives.

Primary responsibilities and/or essential functions include, but are not limited to:

SKILLS/SPECIFICATIONS

Preprocessing and contract reviews.Initiate and lead material availability and consumption processes.  Shelf stock.  JITAction Inventory turns and tactical plan to achieve improvement.Project based A3 for turn times.  Day on hands. Lead and manage all procurement and materials management activities including order placement, supplier evaluation/certification, supplier follow-up, price negotiation and compliance with procurement regulationsMonitors shipping/receiving performance and investigates discrepancies to resolve/eliminate process deficiencies, accountable for location(s) materials metrics and standards of performanceHelp define and implement automated systems to plan and track material flow from customers through procurement to delivery to support a supply chain managementEnsure all the location(s) material management policies are consistent with the inventory control objectives of the organizationWork closely with operational leadership to maintain continuity with purchasing and supplier management processesFacilitate corporate purchasing and materials initiatives including common part numbers, supplier managed inventory, consolidated purchasing agreements, supplier reduction and supplier quality certificationsAdvise on supplier-managed inventory or supplier-based contracts with customersSupport internal or external audit requirements relative to the planning, procurement or inventory control functionsEffectively create and sustain procurement to delivery material and system cost reduction programsProvide professional development for all materials team membersBenchmark world class supplier management systems and implement best practices as appropriateActively support and implement lean principles, facilitate kanban, materials requirement planning technique, throughout the organizationComplete other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 5 years applicable purchasing/materials management experience in a world-class, high volume manufacturing environment.Extensive managerial experience in state-of-the-art materials management systems including supply chain management, cash flow and asset management, JIT, MRPII, manufacturing and with APICS/CPM certification preferred.Four-year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in materials management and quality preferred.Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.Ability to effectively manage multiple firm deadlines in a busy environment.Advanced knowledge of Microsoft PC software (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, databases and presentations).

OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED

This role requires a leader who is curious, has excellent collaboration and communication skills, is a critical thinker with a continuous improvement mindset, has an elite analytical skillset and financial background, and has experience working across and integrating data, team inputs, and macro insights to shape narratives that drive business decisions with the Sr. Leadership team.Strong communication and project management skills to effectively liaise with all departments within company.Strong work ethic with the flexibility to put in extra hours when needed.Detail-oriented, with the ability to identify all cost elements within often complex requests for proposals.Ability to effectively manage multiple firm deadlines in a busy environment.Ability to respond quickly to changing business dynamics.Energetic and entrepreneurial approach with a strong attention to detail50% travel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Working in this environment requires sitting for extended periods of time, walking, bending, reaching, carrying, and occasionally lifting and/or moving objects up to 5 pounds.The ability to sustain mental and visual attention to details for sustained periods of time.

DISCLAIMER:

Please note the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.