Holden, LA, USA
8 days ago
Materials Manager

Weyerhaeuser Holden is looking for a proactive, experienced professional materials managerwho has a passion for accurate inventory control, getting the right parts at the right time, improving KPI performance, and reducing inventory costs. You will play an important role of supporting mill operations and partnering with teams across Weyerhaeuser supporting Operations Procurement Lead Team, mill maintenance and operations, and other functional teams.

In this role,your primary responsibility will be to support mill uptime reliability by ordering stocked parts and support our Operations Procurement strategy. You will do this by aligning your efforts with mill goals, Wood Products goals, Operations Procurement strategy and roadmap, company vision, operational excellence and reliability initiatives. To be successful in this role, you will build relationships and partners with the Procurement Lead Team, mill leadership, mill buyer, mill storeroom, maintenance, planning scheduling, and other stakeholders within WP.

Primary Responsibilities:

ALIGNMENT

Perform the function in accordance with Operations Procurement Lead Team guidance, policies, and proceduresAlign and support with Mill leadership, maintenance, engineering, safety, finance, and overall business strategy goals and objectivesEffectively communicate and collaborate with all stakeholders

FUNCTIONAL

Issue Purchase Orders to replenish stocked parts inventory from trusted business partners (or rebuild/repair items), confirming delivery dates in the Purchase OrderOversee new Material Master requests, and ensure stocked items are approved and connected to the appropriate Bill of MaterialsMaintain inventory accuracy through continuous monitoring of inventory levels, cyclical reports, cycle counts, and ensuring appropriate storeroom access controls are in placeMaintain accurate Material Master supplier lead times and appropriate minimum and maximum levels for every part. Reporting and performing necessary record updates on a monthly basisResponsible for Picking Kitting work/delegation. Pick and collect parts by work order, issue parts to the WO, and place kitted work orders in the designated areaManage the Storeroom workspace by maintaining a clean and organized environment, ensuring shelves and parts are properly labeled, ensuring parts are stored according to best practices, ensuring motors/gears shafts are rotated per reliability procedures, and maintaining accurate record keepingUtilize Operations Procurement’s strategic contracts and provide feedback when those contracts can be improved if better value is foundActively pursue lower cost opportunities to generate savingsfor the organization.Maintain a high level of On-Time-Delivery by effective use of Purchase Order management and Supplier Performance ManagementFunction as backup personnel to mill buyerCoordinate with Maintenance Planners to ensure accurate work order scheduling and timely work order completionMonitor storeroom access and prohibit materials from being removed from the storeroom area without following proper procedureParticipate in audits of storeroom when required

PROCEDURAL

Follow Procurement Materials Management best practices and transactional discipline within SAP with good data entry, complying with processes and procedures as outlined by Operations Procurement Lead TeamEnsure Vendor Managed Inventory has the appropriate minimum and maximum levels of replenishment, review the appropriate parts are included, and revise instructions to vendor on a cyclical basis to ensure continued alignmentEffective use of Scheduling Agreements, including transmitting to suppliersDiscrepancy and issue resolution to address shortages, receiving counts, and follow RMA/RGA process to send non-conforming material back to suppliers

TRANSACTIONAL

Maintain accurate recordkeeping of the Storeroom receiving and shipping, which includes both SAP transactions and physical paperworkResolve invoices that require intervention within SAP’s Work Cycle toolMaintains accurate data (including part numbers, prices, quantities, dates, and other instructions) for all Purchase Orders and Scheduling Agreements individually issued, including cleanup and closeoutResolves inventory discrepancies by utilizing root cause analysis method to minimize and eliminate inventory adjustments over time, communicate and train stakeholders on preventive and corrective actionsCollaborate with Site Buyer to identify and dispose of surplus and obsolete inventory, maintaining appropriate material movement transactionsAccountable for the performance, training, and safety of storeroom personnelMust be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively throughout work shift

PERFORMANCE

Ensure every purchase order and contract issued supports safe mill operation (suppliers or contractors safety record) and maximizes mill uptime reliability (reliable on time deliveries)Provide continuous efforts to support, improve, and maximize mill Procurement and Storeroom Key Performance Indicators (KPI)Maintain the Goods Receipt Invoice resolution (GRIR) file with zero aged Goods Receipts/Service Entries without a posted invoice past 120 daysSupport Capital Projects with Procurement assigned tasks in accordance with Operations Procurement procedures

TRAINING

Pursue and satisfactorily complete training curriculum assigned by Operations Procurement Lead team or other functional areas (Ethics Compliance, HR, IT Security, Import/Export, Finance, etc.)Complete assigned self-assessment exercisesProvide training to local new hires

Weyerhaeuser Holden is looking for a proactive, experienced professional materials managerwho has a passion for accurate inventory control, getting the right parts at the right time, improving KPI performance, and reducing inventory costs. You will play an important role of supporting mill operations and partnering with teams across Weyerhaeuser supporting Operations Procurement Lead Team, mill maintenance and operations, and other functional teams.

In this role,your primary responsibility will be to support mill uptime reliability by ordering stocked parts and support our Operations Procurement strategy. You will do this by aligning your efforts with mill goals, Wood Products goals, Operations Procurement strategy and roadmap, company vision, operational excellence and reliability initiatives. To be successful in this role, you will build relationships and partners with the Procurement Lead Team, mill leadership, mill buyer, mill storeroom, maintenance, planning scheduling, and other stakeholders within WP.

Primary Responsibilities:

ALIGNMENT

Perform the function in accordance with Operations Procurement Lead Team guidance, policies, and proceduresAlign and support with Mill leadership, maintenance, engineering, safety, finance, and overall business strategy goals and objectivesEffectively communicate and collaborate with all stakeholders

FUNCTIONAL

Issue Purchase Orders to replenish stocked parts inventory from trusted business partners (or rebuild/repair items), confirming delivery dates in the Purchase OrderOversee new Material Master requests, and ensure stocked items are approved and connected to the appropriate Bill of MaterialsMaintain inventory accuracy through continuous monitoring of inventory levels, cyclical reports, cycle counts, and ensuring appropriate storeroom access controls are in placeMaintain accurate Material Master supplier lead times and appropriate minimum and maximum levels for every part. Reporting and performing necessary record updates on a monthly basisResponsible for Picking Kitting work/delegation. Pick and collect parts by work order, issue parts to the WO, and place kitted work orders in the designated areaManage the Storeroom workspace by maintaining a clean and organized environment, ensuring shelves and parts are properly labeled, ensuring parts are stored according to best practices, ensuring motors/gears shafts are rotated per reliability procedures, and maintaining accurate record keepingUtilize Operations Procurement’s strategic contracts and provide feedback when those contracts can be improved if better value is foundActively pursue lower cost opportunities to generate savingsfor the organization.Maintain a high level of On-Time-Delivery by effective use of Purchase Order management and Supplier Performance ManagementFunction as backup personnel to mill buyerCoordinate with Maintenance Planners to ensure accurate work order scheduling and timely work order completionMonitor storeroom access and prohibit materials from being removed from the storeroom area without following proper procedureParticipate in audits of storeroom when required

PROCEDURAL

Follow Procurement Materials Management best practices and transactional discipline within SAP with good data entry, complying with processes and procedures as outlined by Operations Procurement Lead TeamEnsure Vendor Managed Inventory has the appropriate minimum and maximum levels of replenishment, review the appropriate parts are included, and revise instructions to vendor on a cyclical basis to ensure continued alignmentEffective use of Scheduling Agreements, including transmitting to suppliersDiscrepancy and issue resolution to address shortages, receiving counts, and follow RMA/RGA process to send non-conforming material back to suppliers

TRANSACTIONAL

Maintain accurate recordkeeping of the Storeroom receiving and shipping, which includes both SAP transactions and physical paperworkResolve invoices that require intervention within SAP’s Work Cycle toolMaintains accurate data (including part numbers, prices, quantities, dates, and other instructions) for all Purchase Orders and Scheduling Agreements individually issued, including cleanup and closeoutResolves inventory discrepancies by utilizing root cause analysis method to minimize and eliminate inventory adjustments over time, communicate and train stakeholders on preventive and corrective actionsCollaborate with Site Buyer to identify and dispose of surplus and obsolete inventory, maintaining appropriate material movement transactionsAccountable for the performance, training, and safety of storeroom personnelMust be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively throughout work shift

PERFORMANCE

Ensure every purchase order and contract issued supports safe mill operation (suppliers or contractors safety record) and maximizes mill uptime reliability (reliable on time deliveries)Provide continuous efforts to support, improve, and maximize mill Procurement and Storeroom Key Performance Indicators (KPI)Maintain the Goods Receipt Invoice resolution (GRIR) file with zero aged Goods Receipts/Service Entries without a posted invoice past 120 daysSupport Capital Projects with Procurement assigned tasks in accordance with Operations Procurement procedures

TRAINING

Pursue and satisfactorily complete training curriculum assigned by Operations Procurement Lead team or other functional areas (Ethics Compliance, HR, IT Security, Import/Export, Finance, etc.)Complete assigned self-assessment exercisesProvide training to local new hires

High School Diploma or equivalent2 years of Materials Management experience preferably in a manufacturing environmentSAP experience (or other ERP Experience)Strong knowledge of Inventory Management practices and theory of Supply and DemandStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesBusiness, field, or manufacturing experienceHighly collaborative, and ability to communicate (oral, written, listen) at all levels within the organizationStrong experience in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Access, Word, Power Point, etc.)Customer-oriented and focused (both internal and external customers)Strong interpersonal, written, verbal and electronic communication skillsCommitted to professional ethical standardsAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s DegreeBasic understanding of accounting practicesProfessional supply chain management accreditation (CPIM, SMT or equivalent)Experience in MRO procurement supporting Maintenance and Capital Projects

What We Offer:

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $62,884-$94,256 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation:We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

About Weyerhaeuser: We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.  We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. 

About Wood Products: We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core valuesand we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

High School Diploma or equivalent2 years of Materials Management experience preferably in a manufacturing environmentSAP experience (or other ERP Experience)Strong knowledge of Inventory Management practices and theory of Supply and DemandStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesBusiness, field, or manufacturing experienceHighly collaborative, and ability to communicate (oral, written, listen) at all levels within the organizationStrong experience in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Access, Word, Power Point, etc.)Customer-oriented and focused (both internal and external customers)Strong interpersonal, written, verbal and electronic communication skillsCommitted to professional ethical standardsAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s DegreeBasic understanding of accounting practicesProfessional supply chain management accreditation (CPIM, SMT or equivalent)Experience in MRO procurement supporting Maintenance and Capital Projects

What We Offer:

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $62,884-$94,256 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation:We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

About Weyerhaeuser: We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.  We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. 

About Wood Products: We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core valuesand we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

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