Materials Manager

DAVRON CV: Candidate 463500

MATERIALS & PROCUREMENT MANAGER | ENGINEERED-TO-ORDER MANUFACTURING | ERP-DRIVEN SUPPLY CHAIN

Core Expertise

• End-to-end procurement ownership for engineered-to-order builds, from PO creation to delivery.
• Supplier negotiation and lead-time management to align critical components with production schedules.
• Inventory strategy development including stock parameters for standard and custom components.
• Production scheduling and capacity planning to prevent shortages and maintain throughput.
• ERP-driven materials control using Oracle and FeneVision with advanced Excel reporting.

Project Background

• Managed materials for complex, made-to-order vehicle and equipment builds with long lead components.
• Coordinated suppliers and procurement to eliminate material shortages and avoid production delays.
• Set inventory levels and reorder parameters for standard parts while coordinating custom purchases.
• Applied lean manufacturing and continuous improvement to reduce waste and improve inventory accuracy.
• Used ERP systems daily to track inventory, create purchase orders, and support production planning.

Key Skills

• Oracle | FeneVision | ERP systems
• Procurement & Supplier Negotiation
• Inventory Management | Stock Parameter Setting
• Production Scheduling & Capacity Planning
• Excel (advanced): reporting, tracking, analysis
• Lean Manufacturing | Continuous Improvement
• Metals manufacturing (steel) | Fabrication support

Why Interview this Candidate?

A materials and procurement leader with 15+ years in engineered-to-order manufacturing and hands-on ownership of procurement through delivery. Proven ability to align materials with production using ERP tools, eliminate shortages, and sustain consistent throughput. Brings practical lean experience, strong supplier negotiation skills, and advanced Excel capabilities to quickly improve supply continuity and production performance.