Materials Manager

In a world of vibrant color, INX stands out by blending art, science, and sustainability into every drop of ink we make. We're globally recognized for our innovation, and we're A Great Place to Work-Certified company!

INX International is the third largest producer of inks in North America with full-service subsidiaries in Europe and South America. We offer a complete line of ink and coating solutions technology for commercial, packaging and digital applications. We expertly blend pioneering technology with a deep commitment to the environment. Dedicated to coloring a safe and sustainable future one print at a time, you can see our color chemistry on beverage cans, food and household packaging, clothing, banners, billboards and more.

Investing in and protecting our employees is the key to our success. Our average employee has been with us 12 years, and we recognize the significant experience and the continuous dedication of our team members.

We're actively seeking new talent with new ideas as we continue to provide sustainable products, service and innovation to the printing and packaging markets.

Join us in coloring a safe and sustainable future!

We are seeking a MaterialManager to work at our Charlotte, NC facility.A Material Manager: supervises and controls the flow of materials into, through, and out of their assigned plant(s) and the associated warehouses for those plants. Controls purchasing practices to support plant production and stock levels. Coordinates with the shipping department to ensure accurate on time receipt & delivery of goods to support plant service levels. Takes ownership of all assigned inventories through the leading of physical inventory and cycle counting initiatives. Promotes awareness of key metrics to foster improvement. As a Material Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Reviews and maintains SAP material master data for completeness and integrity to ensure adherence to INX policy and protocol.
• Ensures the effective execution of material delivery and replenishment strategies to support the master schedule & inventory metric health.
• Prepares, verifies, and submits records such as material requisitions and inventory reports as required.
• Maintains and executes all activities related to the Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) process for procured materials.
• Executes activities related to the cycle count program and annual physical inventory.
• Engages in best inventory practices related to purchase order management, management of inventory levels to budget, cycle counts, disposition of aged and obsolete materials, Non/Critical Availability & overall health across the plant's inventory portfolio.
• Works with the warehouse team to ensure proper stock rotation activities (such as first-in-first-out) are occurring regularly.
• Maintains knowledge of available warehousing space to develop appropriate scheduling of material handling activities.
• Confers with supervisors of other departments to coordinate the flow of materials or products. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers concerned with ordering, receiving, storing, inventorying, issuing, and shipping materials or supplies. Promotes and maintains a high level of care of all inventories in the plant.
• Supervises the aging and turns of inventory and works with the appropriate parties to get non-turning inventory to an appropriate disposition in a timely manner to alleviate warehouse congestion.
• Establishes and maintains points of contact with suppliers/supplying plants. Actively communicate to maintain high visibility of the flow of materials into and out of the plant.
• Generates purchase order requisitions and submits them for timely processing to the purchase processing center. Reviews open purchase orders for change notices and engages in any necessary escalation activities related to supplier/vendor lack of performance to ensure supply continuity.
• Confers with department supervisors to determine overdue material and parts and inform supervisors of material status.
• Initiates and manages the Returned Goods Authorization process for any materials being returned to vendor.
• Collaborates with Procurement on the execution and monitoring of any vendor consignments and/or floor stocking agreements.
• Reviews records for accuracy of information and compliance with established procedures, and to determine adequacy of stock levels. Assists production in root cause analysis on process order variances.
• Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records. Analyzes inventory records and recommends or executes remedial actions as needed.
• Compiles and maintains manual or computerized records such as material inventory, in process production reports, and status and location of materials. Records and maintains perpetual inventory of quantity and type of materials and parts received, stocked and distributed.
• Addresses all concerns in a timely manner, including but not limited to material, equipment, and process.
• Leads and/or participates in continuous improvement teams and projects as required.
• Recommends improvements to reduce costs and drive productivity within the department while achieving corporate & site-specific goals.
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer's sole discretion.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Is responsible for adherence to the INX Employee Handbook and INX's Standards of Conduct.
• All INX International employees are responsible for following the guidelines set forth in the INX Business Management System. These guidelines, which are based on ISO Standards (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018), can be accessed through the INX Business Management System located within our electronic document control system.
• Must be committed to a high standard of Environment, Health & Safety practices and be willing and able to comply with all EHS laws and all of the employer's EHS policies and rules and must be willing to report EHS violations and potential EHS violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel. This may include participation in company EHS programs such as safety committees & required environmental regulatory plans.
• Must be committed to participation in Continuous Improvement activities of the facility at the team level or above with a clear understanding of all KPI targets for their team or department. Must be committed to supporting the Continuous Improvement activities of all pillars as they are deployed and maintained in their work area or department. Work area and environment will be maintained according to the 5S guidelines and the 5S Best Practices at the respective facilities
• Must be willing and available to work additional hours per day or per week as the employer determines whether it is necessary or desirable to meet business needs.
• Must be available and willing to travel to such locations and with such frequency as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

To perform your job as expected, you will be required to:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S..) in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field from 4-year degree or equivalent accreditation.
• Experience with ERP/MRP system (S/4HANA preferred); proficiency in Excel required, Power BI or other analytics tools a plus.
• Successful track record of utilizing problem solving methods to continuously improve quality, delivery, and cost performance
• Leadership training or work experience that demonstrates leadership capability in cross-functional teams is a plus
• Relevant certification in APICS, ISM or equivalent is a plus

In addition to these qualifications, we will consider it a plus if you have:

• Previous experience in the ink industry

We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, pet insurance, HSA and FSA, 401(k), and more. Through our programs, which now include Paid Volunteer Time Off and Paid Parental Leave, we support the needs of our employees, their dependents, and their communities by providing a benefit package that is easy to understand, easy to access, and affordable for all our employees.

Don't just choose a job; choose a career that emphasizes employee growth in a safe, environmentally conscious culture. Embark on your Colorful Career with us!

We require post-offer, pre-employment drug screens, physicals, and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran.