Keenova

medical device manufacturing

SeniorManager,MaterialsManagement

Madison, Wisconsin, United States; Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Senior Manager, Materials Management at Keenova. Skills: materials management, supply chain, procurement, inventory control, distribution, warehouse operations, ERP systems, SAP. Lead and deliver departmental goals in compliance with company policies, the Quality Management System, and regulatory requirements.. Plan and manage inventory levels to ensure on-time delivery while minimizing carrying costs and premium freight.”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure on-time delivery while minimizing carrying costs and premium freight.; ensure inventory accuracy and valuation.; ensure safe, efficient, and compliant material flow.; enhance supply reliability, quality, cost effectiveness, and operational excellence in support of Keenova’s mission to serve and grow with purpose.

Industry & Context.

medical device manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

critical thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving capabilities.

Eligibility Requirements

Work hours are 40 hours per week plus overtime, as needed.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical environment or other FDA regulated manufacturing environment, in purchasing, supply chain or materials management., Minimum of 5 years management experience., Experience with ERP systems required., Experience working within a scientific or high-tech industry required.

Nice to Have

B. S. / B. A. or equivalent preferred., APICS certification preferred., Advanced knowledge of SAP ERP supply chain, quality, and operations modules highly preferred., Experience with Medical Devices is highly preferred.

What You'll Do.

Lead and deliver departmental goals in compliance with company policies

the Quality Management System

and regulatory requirements.

Plan and manage inventory levels to ensure on-time delivery while minimizing carrying costs and premium freight.

Direct physical inventory activities

including cycle counting

to ensure inventory accuracy and valuation.

Provide leadership across procurement

and master data governance.

Oversee warehouse operations and site distribution to ensure safe

and compliant material flow.

Develop and mentor materials and warehouse team members

including full-time and contract staff.

Support new product introductions and material revisions through QMS and SAP processes.

Lead supplier certification efforts

supplier-managed inventory initiatives

and waste elimination activities.

Contribute to manufacturing strategy

and facility maintenance planning.

Partner with Operations on material setup

and site materials planning.

Lead regional and global spare parts planning

Execute special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with Operations on material setup, BOM maintenance, quoting, and site materials planning.; Partner with cross-functional teams including Global Device Engineering (GDE), Sustaining Engineering, Manufacturing and Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and Procurement to support life cycle management, forecasting, materials requirements planning, material requisitions, shipping and receiving, obsolescence, and ongoing business operations.; Ability to function effectively as both a people leader and an individual contributor within cross-functional teams.; managing expectations and collaborating with third‑party logistics (3PL) and distribution partners.

Communication Scope

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.

Process & Methodology

Execute special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

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