Regional Materials Manager

If working in a company which creates state-of-the-art technology and processes attracts you, LM Wind Power has a career for you.

LM Wind Power is the world's leading manufacturer of blades for wind turbines with 10 locations in seven countries. Our blades are currently mounted on more than one in three wind turbines throughout the world. The wind turbine industry is becoming increasingly complex with radical progress made over the last few decades. This provides great opportunities for professional development and a work environment that promotes initiative and creativity.

Position Overview: 

• Optimize materials capital expenditures and be the regional expert on freight and logistics
• Drive consistency in key business processes for all business units in the Americas
• Improve consistency and utilization of ERP/MRP systems within materials and inventory functions
• Achieve cost savings while driving CI philosophy to Americas' inventory handling & storage processes

Responsibilities:

• Improve inventory capital position; drive inventory accuracy and reduction, pursue cost reductions, optimize warehouse space and inventory material handling practices 
• Provide business unit Material Managers with freight and logistics expertise; inbound RM's, freight forwarder, transport equipment and expedites. Optimize road, rail and water as necessary.
• Support MRP systems consistency across business units through SAP implementation or Axapta upgrades
• Communicate and negotiate with various carriers and associated suppliers
• Help implement visual management techniques such as KanBans where optimal
• Coordinate related monthly metrics
• Develop materials handling and inventory strategy
• Spend time at existing or new facilities getting materials up to speed; travel minimum 25%
• Work hand-in-hand with various groups to help drive continuous improvement philosophy
• Drive inventory and materials handling cost reduction initiatives, kaizens, etc.
• Provide purchasing assistance both regionally and to business units when needed
• Support new plant launches in various materials management functional areas

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in transportation/logistics, operations, engineering or business
• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing environment and 7-10 years of management/supervisory experience
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, prefer SAP and/or Axapta knowledge