Materials Manager-Electronic Assembly

About the Job

Our fast growing sensor firm is seeking  a Materials Manager to assist with all aspects of electronic assembly inventory.

Responsibilities include:

New product release:
Assign and set up new components in Almyta -- make bins/labels for stockroom
Enter new BOM's from engineering into Almyta (MRP tool)
Source commodity parts from engineering specifications
Order prototype parts as needed

Purchasing:
Collect and review forecast data
Generate work orders per forecast
Run "Buy Report" and create purchase orders
Work with vendors to expedite past due deliveries

Receiving:
Receive and stock inventory shipments -- collect packing slips
Enter received inventory transactions into Almyta

Inventory Maintenance and Management:
Calculate best economic order quantities to meet turns/availability objectives
Backflush work orders for received assemblies from subcontractors and to finished goods
Conduct regular cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy in Almyta
Troubleshoot cycle count discrepancies -- (BOM or backflush errors, scrap capture, etc.)
Conduct full physical inventory counts as required by accounting
Collect scrap/defect material and manually remove from Almyta
Develop new vendors and work with existing vendors for improved pricing
Implement just-in-time delivery schedules with key suppliers
Review part substitution requests with engineering for approval
Support manufacturing with supplies, tools, and equipment sourcing and purchasing

Must have knowledge of elecronic componetry and the ability to communicate with engineers.

Bachelor's degree plus 2-5 years experience