Material Manager

About Our Company – Prospiant, the agriculture technology business portfolio of Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROCK), and the leading U.S.-based provider of turnkey controlled environment agriculture (CEA) solutions for growing fruits, vegetables, hemp, and cannabis. The company has expertise in custom-designed, manufactured and installed greenhouses for research, education, and retail garden centers. Prospiant embodies long-term stability with the unmatched financial strength and end-to-end expertise of our heritage brands; gained during more than 150 years of combined business success.

We are trusted Agtech experts partnering to grow a prosperous and sustainable world. Our success in the produce, commercial, and cannabis markets couldn’t be possible without our employees’ commitment to our core values – Make It Better, Make It Right, Make It Together, and Make An Impact.

• Make It Better – Challenges our way of thinking every day to exceed the needs of our customers and improve our business and workplace. Raises the bar and sets new standards.
• Make It Right – Cares about doing the right thing for fellow employees, customers, and our communities. Holds high standards of ethics and safety and includes others. Does not look the other way when something is amiss.
• Make It Together – Works collaboratively with others, across the organization, and with our customers. Fosters a culture that is inclusive of different perspectives and experiences.
• Make An Impact – Approaches work and life with an intent to drive change and make a difference for our customers, investors, and community.

Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American Agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.

Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com

Primary Responsibilities:

The Materials manager is responsible for overseeing Prospiant s inventory and purchasing operations as part of the Supply Management team. This role is responsible for the planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of materials and products. Materials management is a core function of supply chain management. It involves planning and executing supply chains to meet the material requirements of Prospiant overall. The Materials manager will also be responsible for maintaining the inventory of those materials upon arrival. This role collaborates with all Operations and Finance departments to ensure seamless and accurate execution at our fabrication facilities and project construction sites in North America. Thus, ensure compliance to specifications, procurement of commodities, research, and qualification of buy-out items from 3rd party vendors for such materials and make sure deliveries meet expectations. Additionally, the Materials manager may oversee the receiving procedures for the companys warehouse and project sites to guarantee accuracy. Together with the Supply Chain leader, shall confirm all transactions are properly recorded in the Epicor ERP as well as properly coordinated with issuance of purchase orders. This role will work with Operations management to identify Supply Chain management needs and recommend solutions to reduce waste and improve accuracy.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Directs production and inventory control, shipping and receiving, and materials storage.
• Directs production planning and scheduling based on sales forecasts.
• Maintains inventory levels to ensure deliveries occur within customer timelines.
• Maintains and ensures accuracy of the perpetual inventory system and setting of minimum quantities on hand for stock management.
• Establishes procedures for conducting and valuing Cycle-count protocol and methodology compliance and End of year physical inventory.
• Works with purchasing department to schedule delivery of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Oversees shipping and receiving functions related to purchased parts and finished goods.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce transportation costs and charges.
• Manages and monitors storage of purchased parts and finished goods.
• Performs write-offs on damaged or obsolete inventory to reflect accurate value of inventory.
• Establishes procedures for conducting and valuing year-end physical inventory.
• Performs other related duties necessary to achieve Prospiant goals.

Position Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational and planning; verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency working with EPR systems, specifically MRP modules and Epicor.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work well with all levels of management and staff, including cross-functional teams and matrix organization.
• Proficient with inventory reporting systems in manufacturing and/or construction environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Ability to travel to job sites and client meetings a minimum of 15%, including Canada.
• US OSHA 10 card.
• Valid drivers license with acceptable driving record

Gibraltar is an Equal Opportunity Employer; and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.