Materials Manager

We are hiring a Materials Manager for Hubbell's DMC Power Business in Olive Branch, MS. The Materials Manager is responsible for all materials and inventory levels across multiple locations and managing the global supply chain for DMC, which includes sourcing, inventory management, buying and scheduling. This position is responsible for developing annual inventory plans and monthly forecasts, and managing KPI's, including days of inventory, on-time performance, vender performance, past due, etc.… assigned.

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• Oversee multiple facility needs in our supply chain management, procurement/scheduling and warehouse activities, including all material flow in and outside of the plant operations.
• Manage material logistics associated with supplying material to customers as well as other HPS locations.
• Support business needs in monthly PSI (Production, Sales and Inventory) forecast for next month and remainder of the year.
• Oversee local sourcing/procurement group with respect to supporting the business plan, responsible for driving material cost take out, and vender performance.
• Identify and develop methods designed to minimize component shortages across multiple operations.
• Leverage corporate sourcing organization on buys, shorten lead times, and reduce costs on major commodities.
• Oversee forecasting of PPV (purchase price variance).
• Monitor the stocking programs and forecasts to ensure updates are made according to Hubbell guidelines.
• Work closely with offsite forecasting planning to ensure the integrity of the forecasts loaded in MRP.
• Monitor and improve the strategic measurements of Inventory, customer on-time service, demonstrated lead time, and supplier performance.
• Work with operations management on capacity constraints, lean activities, and material issues.
• Develop standard practice procedures and departmental procedures which are in line with corporate procedures.
• Direct facilities annual physical inventory and account for variances.
• Present inventory/service updates and strategic plans to management.
• Develop annual inventory plan that ties to the production and sales plan.
• Manage and oversee physical inventories activities, including system upload and downloads at multiple facilities.
• Manage and support all local warehouse activity in the facility. Including receiving, warehousing and shipping material between plants and to customers as needed.

• • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
  • Experience in making business decisions on inventory, scheduling, buying, sourcing practices, and organizational structure.
  • Changes to material flow inside and outside of facility.
  • Extensive experience in MRP/ERP systems
  • JDE E1 and SAP system experience preferred
  • Ability to travel on business-related trips up to 25%; ability to communicate; ability to work on a personal computer or other related equipment as required; ability to be out in plant operations on a regular basis.

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions 

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.