12/20/07

 

 

Sandvik Materials Technology, a leading manufacturer of stainless steel products, is committed to complete customer satisfaction.    We have an excellent opportunity in our Wire Products Group for an Inventory Control Specialist.

 

Key Performance Areas:

This Scranton based position is responsible for professional inventory management, effective use of capital resources, with full balancing of Sandvik’s world class customer service.

 

Responsibilities will include daily contact with manufacturing, purchasing and sales functions.   The position will report to the Wire Group Materials Manager.

 

Your Profile:

The successful candidate will possess:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or relevant Business discipline.

·         Two to five years relevant experience

·         Demonstrable skills using Microsoft Office Products. (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

·         Experience working with an ERP application Software package in a manufacturing environment.

·         Strong interpersonal skills in the areas of communication, organization, and collaboration

·         High motivation to succeed, self starter, team player

 

Sandvik Materials Technology offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Time Off with Pay, 401K, growth opportunities, and much more. 

 

How To Apply:

For immediate consideration, please apply online at www.sandvik.com/career and apply to the Inventory Control Specialist position, Job ID# 295655.

 

Due to the expected volume of responses to this ad, only those under consideration for this position will be contacted.  

 

EOE M/F/D/V

 

If you are interested in applying, notify your manager first.  If you have access to Peoplesoft, please apply through Employee Self-Service.

 

October 30, 2007

 Commodity Manager

 

Our Syracuse , NY client has retained us to identify a Commodity Manager to manage their sustained growth within the world market.  Company manufacturers FDA regulated products so a background in food, pharmaceutical, or chemicals is necessary.  In this position you will identify primary and secondary sources of supply.  Because most raw materials are commodity driven knowledge of contractual risk, long term forecasts, and hedging is required.  Reporting to the Corporate Director of Supply Chain you’re in depth analysis and statistical reference will guide the strategic procurement of raw materials used in the manufacture and packaging of their products.  Some other key words include; spend analysis, supplier identification – certification – periodic audit, efforts that lead to better working relationships on the company and vendor side, constant review of best quality – best price – best delivery scenario’s.  A strong track record of success in the aforementioned is required as is a BS or BA Degree.  An excellent compensation and benefits package makes this a very attractive opportunity within a company that is a leader in their field.  Relocation is offered.  Please email your resume to:

 

chaset@weterrings.com

 

Charlie Thomaschek

Weterrings & Agnew

Professional Search & Placement

A Div of Providium HRG

Rochester , NY

www.weterrings.com

 

Offices in Rochester , NY and Buffalo , NY

 

 

 

Material Manager 10/26/07

Company

 

Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, our client is a 250 million dollar wholly owned subsidiary of a $904 million corporation that is publicly traded on the NYSE.  This operating unit employs in excess of 1300 employees at 13 locations across the US.  

 

This position will be located at their new 250k square foot state of the art manufacturing and distribution facility located in the greater Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA area.

 

Parent Company

 

Corporate headquarters is located in the greater Nashville, Tennessee area.  Sales for 2006 were in excess of $904 million, and their strategic plan is to continue to seek acquisitions and partnerships that will compliment their lines.  They employ in excess of 5,000 people with operations in the U.S., and internationally in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Mexico.  Fiscal 2006 net earnings increased 8% from 2005.  Operating results for 2006 reached record levels for sales, cash flow, and earnings.  The year 2006 was their 20^th consecutive year of increased sales, 14^th consecutive year of increased earnings, 14^th consecutive year of increased earning per share and 23rd consecutive year of increased dividend to their stockholders.  Their long-term objective continues to be to increase earnings per share by 10% to 15% annually.

 

 

Job Description and Major Responsibilities

 

This is a new start-up position and is open due to growth and restructuring.  Our client is seeking a Materials Manager who will manage the financial resources of the operation.  This position will report to the Plant Operations Manager and will be responsible for putting together the plant P&L and controlling the plant performance measurement functions at a start up facility employing 100 individuals. 

The Materials Manager will be responsible for managing the purchasing, inventory control, shipping and receiving functions. Other responsibilities will include: Overseeing production scheduling on all material flow issues to meet production schedules and customer requirements. Interface with product line coordinators on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments. Collecting and analyzing key plant performance measures.

 

Education and Requirements:

 

1. Bachelors’ degree required.
2. 5-7 years manufacturing experience in material control with financial/accounting background.
3. Proficiency in MS Office.
4. Experience in a high volume non-union environment preferred.
5. Successful candidate must possess a passion for customer satisfaction; a proven track record of controlling the flow of raw material $’s and finished product $’s.
6. High energy, strong participative leadership skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a sensitivity to people required.
   
   

 

Opportunity

 

This is a tremendous opportunity for a Materials Professional with a strong financial background to get intimately involved in a fast paced and growth oriented business.  It is a highly visible opportunity with tremendous growth opportunities.

The company offers a culture that is very dynamic, pragmatic and people oriented.  It is important that this person have the ability to grow beyond this position into a more substantial role with the company.

 

Our client is offering a competitive base salary, bonus, 401k program, stock purchase plan, and an excellent benefit health plan to compliment this package.

 

In confidence for additional information on this search, please contact:

 

Chuck Greenland, CPC

VOGRINC & SHORT, INC.

429 S. Phelps Ave. Suite 708

Rockford, IL 61108

815-394-1001

Fax: 815-394-1046

Email: chuckg@vogshort.com