Materials Manager (SCM) (Olathe, KS)

• Manage all material transactional activities from receiving through shipping
• Develop and implement inventory management continuous improvement activities related to storage management, transactional efficiencies, and inventory control/accuracy
• Responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of material for both domestic and international shipments
• Support the Sourcing Logistics Team on cost savings, preferred carrier and freight payment initiatives
• Ensure compliance of all documentation and packaging for domestic shipments, international projects and individual shipments (Ex:  Bill of Ladings, Hazardous Material Declaration, Harmonized Tariff Numbers, Commercial Invoices, Packing lists, Certificates of Origin, NAFTA documents, Inspection Requirements per Country)
• Understand the specific countries requirements when exporting to (EX:  ISPM-15 Wood packaging, legalization of documents, quarantined declaration required), and help train other logistics personnel, order administrators, project managers, proposal managers, and material managers regarding these requirements
• Manage packaging activities (crating vendors, package utilization, and truckload and container optimization)
• Deploy technology solutions (ie bar coding) where applicable to improve transactional efficiencies and accuracy
• Participate in the exchange of materials management best practices between Europe, Asia and North American Materials Leaders
• Provide SAP subject matter expertise at Olathe and other sites as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of experience in warehousing, distribution, inventory management roles required; 10+ years preferred
• HazMat certification 
• Strong knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 
• Knowledge of international shipments and requirements helpful
• Understanding of logistics terminology helpful
• Experience implementing transactional technology in processes such as bar coding
• APICS (CPIM) or AST&L (CTL) certification highly recommended

• An opportunity to be a part of a great culture, an awesome team, a challenging work environment, and some fun along the way!
• Apply today to learn more and be part of our Growth story.

Department: Scout
This is a full time position