Materials Manager

As a Bio-Rad Materials Manager, you will lead the Production Warehousing, Production Planning, and the Material Purchasing departments. Your will have ownership of Inventory Management and Backorder/Doubtful Inventory. You will be the primary spokesperson for the Material function of the Irvine plant.     

How You'll Make An Impact:

• You will manage the warehousing and production scheduling for a high complexity production plant. This includes direct leadership of employees under supply assurance, warehousing, production planning and any other assigned departments.  
• Your work tasks and projects are both tactical and strategic.  You work under broad general direction with significant autonomy.  
• You independently determine and develop approaches to problems and solutions. You make recommendations for improvements in cost, quality, efficiency, etc. 

• You assign work, set performance expectations, establish priorities and monitor the output of supervisors and team members for completeness, accuracy and timeliness. 

• You effectively use analytics to monitor production schedules and forecasts.
• You prepare reports and data analysis as directed or as part of the on-going requirements of the material function.
• You effectively troubleshoot problems and will consult with production management and other management personnel for assistance and if necessary for direction. 
• You adjust plans and priorities to keep up with the changing or fluctuating production demand. 

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related discipline and/or a combination of education and experience. 
• 8+ years manufacturing production experience, working in production, warehousing or production scheduling preferably in a regulated environment. 
• 5+ years of production planning and scheduling experience.  
• 2+ years of supervisory experience required.  
• APICS CPIM certification a plus 
• Familiarity with SAP and other manufacturing materials systems. 
• Proven project management capability.  
• Strong PC skills (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, database software, internet software, manufacturing software).  
• Excellent leadership, influencing and communication skills. 
• Strong analytical and proven problem solving capability along with demonstrated ability to make sound business decisions. 
• Experience developing subordinate supervisors and building high performance teams across multi-departmental organizations. 
• Advanced understanding of financial principles related to budgeting, variance and gross margin management, setting innovative performance metrics and standards. 

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well.  That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

Benefits: We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more!  

Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is $130,200 - $179,100 at the time of posting. This range is inclusive of all geographic locations within the United States. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is also eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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