Raw Materials Manager

Location: US-GA-SOCIAL-CIRCLE-PLT-0130-2140   
Sponsorship Available: No 
Relocation Assistance Available: Yes 

 

 

 

Primary Purpose of Position:

Recognized leader in development of planning & supply chain solutions to meet production requirements. Knowledge resource on available technology. Lead team on use of appropriate level for application. Lead development of new technology to meet business requirements. Avoid inappropriate levels of risk. Knowledge resource of work process or recognized leader in CI of processes. Drive procurement improvements globally & across functions. Manage & optimize plant raw materials supply chain & inventory.

 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage & optimize the plant raw material supply chain & inventory: Physical Inventory, IQR, Accurate Forecasts, & Shipment/Inventory Tracking
• Responsible for managing the purchasing, sourcing & receiving of materials required for production with external vendors.
• Manage VMI: Oversees data input based upon inventory results, confirms min/max needs, responsible for all inbound raw materials to Plant, Third Party Mixers & local pre-weight site.
• Develop, implement & manage plans to support team development addressing quality, waste, delivery & cost
• Perform & execute all other duties assigned

 

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in business, economics, engineering, computer science or related field.

 

Experience:

• 5 years' experience in a manufacturing company in a supply chain function or operations management role with demonstrated capability of leading teams.
•  5+ years' experience in supply chain/raw materials field.
• Experience in a union environment (if applicable).
• Experience in leading work across divisions & with external organizations.

 

Skills:

• Excellent communication, problem solving & computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Strong quantitative & analytical skills.
• Understands inventory strategy, product supply, deployment & production planning.
• Strong understanding of business issues, metrics & customer value.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, lead & effectively manage meetings at the work group level, give clear & concise guidance in meetings.

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Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 74,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate. 

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

 

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