Materials Manager Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Materials Manager includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Collaborate with other managers to determine supply needs
Purchase supplies and materials according to specifications
Coordinate and supervise receiving and warehousing procedures
Oversee distribution of supplies in the organization
Ensure prompt and accurate updating of the computer systems
Prepare reports on inventory, material usage and efficiency
Resolve labor and material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptions
Create strategic solutions to improve material flow at multiple levels
Develop and execute inventory cycle count process to assure high inventory accuracies
Supervise, evaluate and coach subordinates
Maintain relationships and negotiate with suppliers
Keep detailed records on procurement activity, materials quantity, specifications etc.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Materials Manager duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Materials Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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