Materials Manager

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Candidate No.
1929655

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1929655

MATERIALS & SUPPLY CHAIN LEADER | INVENTORY CONTROL, PROCUREMENT & PRODUCTION PLANNING

Core Expertise

  • Materials management and inventory control for manufacturing environments, including ETO and custom production.
  • Procurement and supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost reduction initiatives.
  • ERP implementations and BOM integration across SAP, Oracle Manhattan, Epicor, and MS Dynamics.
  • Demand planning, reorder-point strategy, cycle counting, and production-support inventory optimization.
  • Root cause analysis and process improvement driving stabilized material flow and reduced production delays.

Project Background

  • Led root cause analyses to resolve recurring shortages and realign forecasting with supplier lead times.
  • Coordinated ERP data migrations, BOM accuracy checks, and system coding for improved inventory visibility.
  • Developed purchasing strategies, negotiated vendor contracts, and sourced reliable low-volume suppliers.
  • Established cycle count programs and inventory reconciliation processes to improve stock accuracy and reporting.
  • Supported production planning through MRP, capacity plans, and collaborative scheduling with operations.

Key Skills

  • SAP | Oracle Manhattan | Epicor (M4) | MS Dynamics
  • Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookup functions, cost analysis, data reporting)
  • Inventory control | Reorder point optimization | Cycle counting
  • Procurement & vendor management | Contract negotiation | Supplier development
  • Demand planning | MRP | Production scheduling
  • Root cause analysis | Continuous improvement | Lean principles
  • Team leadership & training | Staff development

Awards & Recognition

  • Forklift certification
  • Class C driver's license (Non-CDL)

Why Interview this Candidate?

Seasoned materials professional with 15+ years supporting manufacturing operations, including engineered-to-order and custom production. Proven track record improving inventory accuracy, stabilizing material flow, and implementing ERP/BOM integrations. Strong blend of tactical execution and strategic planning, with experience leading teams, negotiating suppliers, and driving continuous improvement.

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