Materials Manager

Title: Materials Manager
Department: SCM
Location: Teaneck, NJ
Supervisor: Director of Procurement
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status: Hybrid

MATERIALS MANAGER

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Module, Development, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.

As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

SUMMARY 

The Materials Manager will oversee the management of receiving and quality processes, warehouse inventory, and site materials in a fast-paced solar EPC environment. The role will optimize our inventory system, ensure consistent supply chain flow, and contribute to our efficiency and cost reduction and schedule objectives. This role requires strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.

The right candidate must understand all the project procurement phases including request for proposal, purchase order acceptance, expediting, incoterms and logistics. They must track and report out material locations, RMA’s and bulk order issuance and re order points to ensure the project continues smoothly.

This position reports to the Director of Procurement, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate.  This position reports to the Teaneck, NJ office but will maintain a hybrid schedule of working out of their home office and the Teaneck, NJ office. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 25% of the time.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop, implement, and review operational policies and procedures related to safe accurate material handling at both warehouse and client sites.
• Oversee and manage inventory levels, supply chain logistics, and procurement processes to ensure receipt and issuance of materials.
• Collaborate with other departments to forecast demand and ensure availability of materials while minimizing excessive inventories.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Implement cost reduction strategies in material purchasing and handling without compromising quality and service.
• Facilitate the receipt, segregation, authorized return, and or replacement of non compliant materials to the warehouse and or site locations.
• Stay current with the latest industry trends and technology to improve material handling processes.
• The day-to-day activities of a Materials Manager involve various tasks that keep the production chain moving smoothly:
• Forecasting the demand for materials based on production needs and historical trends.
• Purchasing materials and negotiating cost-effective deals with suppliers.
• Inspecting and verifying incoming and stored materials for quality and quantity.
• Developing and implementing inventory management systems that reduce wastage and optimize storage.
• Collaborating with other departments such as production, finance, and quality control to ensure that material requirements are met.
• Preparing detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, and adjustments for upper man
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or related field.
• At least five (5)years (ten 10 years in leu of education) of experience in a materials management role in a manufacturing  of EPC setting.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and inventory management systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and any relevant materials management software.
• APICS CPIM certification is preferred

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• Travel: up to 25% as needed

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• Regular professional, office business setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
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Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.  As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.  Please contact us to request accommodations at [email protected].

Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.