Materials Manager

Materials Manager | Utilimaster | Landisville, PA

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt

Who we are:

At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver. Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis bring people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by ten industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, Builtmore and Independent Truck Upfitters. Over 4,000 employees across eleven states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you'll do:

As the Materials Manager for Utilimaster (A Shyft Brand) based at our facility in Landisville, PA, you will enjoy providing input for day-to-day planning operations and spearheading "lean business processes" focused on obtaining results and meeting goals.

Your main focus will be to oversee the improvement of all material planning, the compliance of documented policies and procedures, and you will also be tasked with creating an environment where goals are met, results are generated, and people are motivated to be at work.

You will also:

• Manage production and inventory control, shipping and receiving, and materials storage
• Direct production planning and scheduling based on sales forecasts
• Partner cross-functionally with other managers to determine supply needs
• Maintain inventory levels to ensure deliveries occur within customer timelines
• Ensure accuracy of the perpetual inventory system
• Collaborate with purchasing to schedule delivery of materials, supplies, and equipment
• Oversee shipping and receiving functions related to purchased parts and finished goods
• Identify opportunities to reduce transportation costs and charges
• Manage and monitor storage of purchased parts and finished goods
• Carry out write-offs on damaged or obsolete inventory to reflect inventory accuracy
• Keep detailed records on procurement activity, materials quantity, and specifications
• Establish procedures for conducting and valuing year-end physical inventory
• Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations
• Handle discipline and termination activities as needed

Learn more about The Shyft Group, Utilimaster, and Landisville by exploring the Learn More section below.

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, logistics, engineering, or supply chain management, preferred
• 5+ years of materials control expertise, manufacturing industry preferred
• 3+ years of experience in a materials manager or similar role
• Experience with shipping and receiving
• Knowledgeable of supply chain and inventory management systems

What Makes You Stand Out

• Understanding of forecasting and budgeting
• Interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, organizational, and planning skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbally

Learn More

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Why The Shyft Group?

At The Shyft Group, we believe our people are our greatest
asset. That's why we're committed to fostering an environment where you can
thrive personally and professionally. When you succeed, we all succeed. We
offer comprehensive benefits that prioritize your health, financial well-being,
and work/life balance-because we know your best work happens when you feel
supported in every aspect of life.

Stay Healthy: Your health is our priority. We
provide:

• Comprehensive
  Medical and Rx Plan
• Health
  Savings Account (HSA)
• Complete
  Dental and Vision Coverage
• Healthcare
  Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• A
  proactive Wellness Plan to help you stay at your best

Financial Security: We're here to help you build a
secure future. Our benefits include:

• 401(k)
  Retirement Savings with employer contributions
• Short-
  and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Company-Paid
  Life and Dependent Life Insurance
• Options
  for Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Work/Life Balance: We know a fulfilling life outside of work fuels success at
work. We offer:

• Educational
  Reimbursement to support your professional growth
• An Employee
  Assistance Program (EAP) for guidance when you need it
• Dependent
  Care FSA to help manage family responsibilities

At The Shyft Group, we don't just offer benefits-we offer
peace of mind. Join us and experience the difference!

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com.

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