Materials Manager **Location:** New Iberia, LA, United States, 70560 **Company:** Chart Industries **_Ensuring Chart’s Success…_** We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Material Manager to oversee the aspects of purchasing, scheduling, stockroom, shipping & receiving within our New Iberia site. The Material Manager will play a crucial role in aligning our material and purchasing activities, partnering with other sites in our Cryo business segment, ensuring efficient operations and smooth supply chain processes. Acting as a player/coach, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and developing a team of material and purchasing employees, placing requisite purchase orders, optimizing inventory levels, enhancing vendor relationships and performance, and driving overall cost savings. **_What Your Day-to-Day Activities Will Be…_** • Manage the procurement process, including planning, sourcing, and selection of vendors while ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery for the New Iberia location. • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and negotiate favorable terms and conditions. • Implement and maintain procurement policies and procedures for efficient purchasing operations. • Lead the receiving team to ensure efficient storage, handling, and distribution of all materials, equipment, and spare parts. • Develop and maintain accurate inventory levels to minimize stock-outs, excess inventory, and obsolete materials. • Implement inventory control processes and systems to enhance accuracy, traceability, and efficiency for the site. • Collaborate with production managers and other relevant stakeholders to establish accurate production schedules based on material availability and project requirements. • Monitor and adjust production schedules accordingly to optimize capacity utilization and minimize prevent lost production time and downtime. • Oversee the shipping and receiving operations to ensure accurate and timely delivery of materials and products. • Coordinate with logistics providers to manage transportation schedules, optimize delivery routes, and reduce costs. • Ensure proper documentation including material test reports, bills of lading and shipping records, to track and ensure accountability of shipment and certifications. • Lead a team of purchasing, scheduling, shipping & receiving employees, providing guidance, coaching, and support to enhance their productivity, performance, and professional growth. • Conduct performance evaluations, set objectives, and oversee training programs to continually develop the skills and knowledge of the team. **_Your Education Should Be…_** • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. • APICS certification, and/or Lean manufacturing experience highly desired **_Your Professional Experience Should Be…_** • Proven work experience as a Sr. Buyer, Material, or Purchasing lead, or a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing or construction industry. • Experience and knowledge with JDE MRP software • Solid understanding of inventory control, procurement, and logistics best practices. • Strong negotiation and vendor management skills. • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team effectively. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. **_Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…_** • Office and Manufacturing Plant Environment • Lift up to 20 lbs. • Sitting, standing, stooping, bending, other movement as necessary • Manufacturing Plant – required PPE when necessary **_Chart is an equal opportunity employer..._** **_Need an Accommodation..._** Need an accommodation **with your job application or recruitment process** ? Let us know! Chart Industries welcomes qualified individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. Don't hesitate to contact the [Human Resources Department] at 770-721-8838 or chartrecruiting@chartindustries.com to discuss your needs.