KONE, founded in 1910, is one of the largest, award-winning elevator companies in the world and our offering for employees is as competitive as our offering for customers. Not only do we provide highly competitive salaries, company vehicles for specific roles, and world-class benefits for our salaried employees - we also pride ourselves on our culture and principles. Innovation, sustainability, collaboration, and ethical business practices are just some of the pillars that we use to define our own success. Come join our family in KONE Americas to be a part of something big!

JOB OVERVIEW

The Materials Manager leads, plans, directs, and monitors the operations of the material management function. You will be responsible for all or most of the following: operational purchasing, ordering, order confirmation, time and price differences, delivery control, materials planning, forecasting and other operative supplier collaboration activities so that the organization has access to the inputs, materials, goods, and services it needs for its current and future operations. Needs to collaborate with procurement, supplier quality management, Product Change Management, Customer Service, production planning and KTI.

JOB DUTIES:

Hiring and development of all Material Specialists

Leading Material Handlers with weekly 1-1 meetings

Elevator Component Unit (ECU) (4 employees); offshore work through KBS team (1 head counts); Support ALI factory transformation

Overview of Production Planning process at ALI

Support Production Planning and Control and collaborate with production supervisors at ALI

Collaboration and communication on escalations including supplier delays, cross function matrix organization, and front line. Problem Solving to avoid any LDs. • Collaborate with Spares and Warranties to analyze and forecast materials to Suppliers for ESU internal Factories and Supply Base.

Recommending after analysis of expedites as necessary from overseas supply base

Support and management of Inventory for Allen Factory, Supply Unit material and PIC at the Distribution Center as well as supporting the customer service role for Allen Factory.

Plan for every part (PFEP). Develop, implement, and oversee the inventory control system (ERP) tracking the status of purchase orders, inventory levels, production requirements, ordering procedures and process.

ABC Inventory Analysis reports on quarterly basis and Monthly KPI report outs;

Adheres to ISO Audits per standards.

Interpret inventory requests, production schedules, orders, and other documents to coordinate materials ordering and activities with organizations current and anticipated demand for goods and materials

HIRING REQUIREMENTS:

University degree, preferably in business or logistics studies; Prior working experience of min 5 years in a relevant field; Previous experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, and material management.

Wide IT knowledge; Supply chain management knowledge; Contract Management knowledge; Fluent in English

University degree, preferably in business or logistics studies. 7+ years required is preferred. Years of experience Should encompass previous Material Management and Leadership Experience.

Supplier Web, Lens, EDI, Qliksense; development of employees; conducting one-on-one meetings with the team;

Support and collaboration with multiple interlining departments (Operations, Procurement, Front Line, Spares, Warranties, ECU, Supply Chain), business transformation management,

Support and management of inventory, Plan for every part (PFEP), cycle counting process, inventory accuracy, and automated process flow. Develop, implement, and oversee an inventory control system (ERP). Interpret inventory requests, schedules, and coordination.

ABC Inventory analysis on quarterly basis and KPI reporting. ISO audit standards. Optimize resources and achieve volume, timeliness, reliability, and safety standards.

Being strategically focused on goals and execution and having a proactive approach.

The hiring range for this role is $121,000.00 – 167,000.00.  The compensation package offered will depend on the candidate’s ability to meet the requirements of the role and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.

About KONE

We have the courage to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because we believe diversity drives innovation: 

We value your authentic self. 

Diversity, equity and inclusion is embedded in our strategy and values.

Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.

Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation 

We care about the communities where we live and work. 

Some of our many benefits include:

Competitive salary 

Flexible work schedule 

Opportunities to learn and grow.

Matching 401K 

Pension plan 

Comprehensive health and wellness plans for the entire family 

Paid holidays and paid time off 

Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career! 

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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