Materials Manager

**Job title: **Materials Manager **Job family: **General Management **Business area: **Pulp & Paper Service **Contract location: **Lancaster, OH, US, 43130 **Working location: **Lancaster **Location type: **Office Location / Office-based **Contract type: **Permanent **Job description: **Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in. Directs all phases of materials management involving supervision and coordination of activities and functions essential to economical and effective operation of purchasing planning, production control and scheduling, materials control and distribution functions. Lead and oversee all materials management activities, including inventory control, planning, and scheduling. Develop and execute material planning strategies to ensure uninterrupted production and customer fulfillment. Manage inventory levels to balance product availability while minimizing excess stock and carrying costs. Coordinate demand forecasting and supply planning based on customer orders, production requirements, and business objectives. Monitor material availability and proactively address shortages, excess inventory, and supply chain disruptions. Collaborate with production, purchasing, engineering, distribution, quality, and sales teams to align material requirements with business needs. Ensure timely procurement of raw materials, components, and finished goods to meet operational requirements. Work with distribution and warehousing to ensure on-time shipment and delivery of products to customers and internal facilities. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on supply chain efficiency, cost reduction, and process optimization. Ensure compliance with company policies, EH&S standards, and regulatory requirements. Support Sales and Operations Planning (SOP/S&OP) processes by aligning demand forecasts with supply capabilities. Develop and manage departmental budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation. Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage planning, scheduling, inventory, and procurement activities. Develop master production schedules based on customer demand and forecasted requirements. Bala