Materials Manager

Our purpose is simple: To enrich the lives of our partners. Ardent Industries is committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services available today, and we believe that commitment begins with hiring the best people. Steelway Building Systems is one of Canada’s largest manufacturers of Steel Building Systems. Founded in 1976, Steelway continues to be a family-owned and operated manufacturer of customized steel building solutions.

As a member of the Product Fulfillment team and as a new Steelway family member, you will join a diverse, dynamic group of highly motivated individuals that bring with them a wide array of talents, skills and backgrounds.

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefits package including a health spending account
- RRSP Program
- Profit Sharing Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Boot Allowance
- Wellness Allowance
- Employee Referral Program
- Computer / Adflo Purchase Program
- Corporate Discounts
- Years of Service Rewards
- Educational Reimbursement
- Company Events and Celebrations
- Fundraising initiatives for local charities
- Monthly employee appreciation lunch and weekly subsidized lunch (Steelgrill)
- Family, friendly environment

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**
- The Materials Manager is responsible for the planning, procurement, inventory control, and distribution of materials to support efficient production and customer satisfaction.
- This role ensures that the right materials are available at the right time and in the right quantity while optimizing costs and minimizing waste.
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, drives continuous improvement, and ensures alignment with production schedules and business objectives.
- Maintain deep understanding of the steel market, as well as market forces affecting our suppliers and supply chain.
- Lead and work closely with all members of the purchasing team including the Purchasing Leader, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Associate, and Receiving Coordinator.
- Demonstrate a relentless obsession with our higher purpose, core values and our employee centered culture.
- Develop, negotiate, and execute operational and procurement strategies aligned with the company's overall goals and objectives.
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization and material efficiency enhancements.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate material efficiencies and drive strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align material purchases with sales, engineering, project management, and production functions to meet customer demands and achieve business targets.
- Develop and implement risk management and business continuity plans to mitigate material disruptions.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Drive sustainability initiatives, minimizing the organization's environmental impact while maximizing resource efficiency.
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, and partners to ensure seamless supply chain operations.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation within the operations department.
- Lead, Implement, and maintain ERP system and departmental processes for Purchasing, Inventory, and Receiving (ie. Cycle counting, month-end activities and reconciliation, etc.)

**WHAT YOU WILL NEED**
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Proven track record of success in optimizing operations, driving process improvements, and achieving strategic goals.
- Experience in a relevant industry, such as manufacturing, logistics, steel supply.
- Experience working with steel mills and steel coil products.
- Strong financial acumen and budget management experience.
- Knowledge of relevant software and tools for operations management, ERP system.
- Experienced in custom manufacturing for versatile customer needs.
- Knowledgeable in capital investment for growth and resource allocation.
- Skilled in cost analysis and implementation for efficiency.
- Capable of overseeing material forecasting for inventory management.
- Skilled in vendor negotiations and risk analysis for supply chain reliability.
- Proficient in MRP functionality and reporting for resource management and inventory control.