James Watts
Tolleson,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Materials Manager with a proven track record at Manitex, enhancing efficiency and reducing lead times through strategic supplier partnerships. Expert in supply chain optimization and a leader in implementing cost reduction strategies. Skilled in ERP systems and team leadership, consistently prioritizing process improvement and inventory management for operational excellence.
Professional materials management expert with extensive knowledge in inventory control, procurement, and logistics. Proven ability to optimize supply chain processes, ensuring cost-efficiency and timely delivery. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting seamlessly to changing demands. Renowned for strategic planning, problem-solving, and effective communication skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Manager
Quietflex
10.2002 - 11.2024
- Worked closely with purchasing team, leveraging power of commodities and materials in outlining trade and distribution agreements.
- Managed subordinates and gave directives, drafted schedules and comprehensively evaluated performance.
- Coordinated with production planning teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials required for scheduled productions runs.
Materials Manager
Manitex
01.2000 - 10.2002
- Improved resource allocation to promote efficiency and deadline management.
- Understood common material delivery methods using automated vehicles, conveyor belts and rail-guided distribution systems and determined best strategy for products.
- Monitored safety stock levels and established order policies to balance inventory availability with minimal investment.
- Reduced lead times for critical materials through strategic supplier partnerships.
AutoCAD Designer
Pioneer Engineering
01.1990 - 12.1999
- Consistently met project deadlines through effective workload prioritization and effective communication with team members.
- Worked with architects, engineers and customers to efficiently resolve planning and construction issues.
- Assisted with cost estimation and budgetary management for various projects, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and minimizing financial risk.
- Reduced drafting errors with thorough quality checks and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency across projects.
Education
Associate of Science - Engineering
05-1989
Skills
- Warehouse management
- Supplier relationship management
- Supply chain optimization
- Production scheduling
- Shipment scheduling
- Materials planning
- Inventory management
- Procurement expertise
- Procedure implementation
- Waste reduction
- ERP systems proficiency
- File preparation
- Cost reduction strategies
- Stock control
- Inventory coordination
- Materials management
- Purchase orders
- Logistics coordination
- Process improvement
- Team leadership
- ERP software
- ERP systems
- Attention to detail
- Documentation and reporting
Timeline
Materials Manager - Quietflex
10.2002 - 11.2024
Materials Manager - Manitex
01.2000 - 10.2002
AutoCAD Designer - Pioneer Engineering
01.1990 - 12.1999
Kansas City Kansas Community College - Associate of Science, Engineering
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