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Materials Manager

At Medartis, we combine innovative solutions with skilled professionals to be the provider of choice in orthopaedics. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, the Medartis Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and providers of medical devices for the surgical fixation of bone fractures in the upper and lower extremities, as well as the craniomaxillofacial region. The company employs around 1,400 people across its 13 locations and sells its products in over 50 countries worldwide.

The Materials Manager is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating all material-related activities to ensure uninterrupted production, optimal inventory levels, and compliant movement of goods. This role directly leads production scheduling on the shop floor, purchasing, and customs activities for all incoming goods, with a strong expectation of hands-on engagement in daily scheduling and buying activities. The Materials Manager leads with humility, respect, and integrity, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Your responsibilities

  • Own the master production schedule (MPS) and finite production scheduling for the shop floor, ensuring on-time delivery performance and optimal machine and labor utilization.
  • Translate customer demand, forecasts, and inventory targets into executable production plans, aligning with Manufacturing and customers on priorities and capacity constraints.
  • Provide daily, hands-on support to production planners to adjust schedules and track order completion statuses.
  • Directly manage the purchasing function, including workload prioritization, Cost optimization targets and escalation support.
  • Execute and support tactical buying activities, including placing purchase orders, expediting, de-expediting, and resolving supplier delivery and quality issues.
  • Oversee customs and import activities for all incoming goods, ensuring accurate documentation, HS classifications, valuations, and compliance with applicable trade regulations.
  • Directly manage the internal customs SME to Coordinate with freight forwarders, brokers, and carriers to manage inbound shipments, lead times, and customs clearance to minimize delays and demurrage.
  • Develop and maintain accurate item master data, lead times, safety stocks, and order quantities in the ERP system to support reliable planning and scheduling.
  • Monitor material availability, open purchase orders, and inventory levels, proactively identifying and resolving potential shortages or excesses.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to align material strategies with production plans, cost targets, and regulatory requirements.
  • Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and best practices for planning, purchasing, and customs processes. Strong collaboration with our global team is required for that.
  • Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, schedule adherence, supplier on-time delivery, and material-related downtime.
  • Drive continuous improvement in planning, materials flow, customs processes and purchasing processes using Lean principles and structured problem-solving.
  • Lead or participate in cross-functional projects related to supplier changes, new product introductions, and sourcing initiatives from a materials perspective.
  • Ensure strong internal controls and compliance for purchasing authority, vendor onboarding, and customs documentation.
  • Serve as SAP subject matter expert for materials management, providing training, troubleshooting, and system support to the purchasing, planning, and production teams.
  • Execute and support team members in SAP transactions for purchasing, planning, inventory management, and master data maintenance, ensuring data accuracy and process compliance.
  • Maintain and optimize SAP planning parameters including lot sizes, reorder points, safety stocks, lead times, MRP types, and other material master settings to ensure effective MRP runs and accurate scheduling.
  • Generate and analyze SAP reports and standard analytics for purchasing, scheduling, and material performance to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.

Your qualifications

  • B.S. in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in materials management, production planning, or purchasing in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience in production scheduling and buying, with willingness to spend significant time on the shop floor and directly execute purchasing tasks.
  • Extensive knowledge of SAP ERP system with deep proficiency in Materials Management (MM) and Production Planning (PP) modules.
  • Proven ability to configure, troubleshoot, and optimize SAP planning parameters (MRP types, lot sizing, safety stocks, lead times) and support end users in daily SAP operations.
  • Experience managing international suppliers and imports, including customs, HTS classification, and working with customs brokers and freight forwarders.
  • Solid understanding of inventory management principles, lead time management, and demand planning.
  • Proven ability to interpret and act on KPIs, drive root cause analysis, and implement sustained process improvements.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to influence and align stakeholders in Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Finance.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially excel and PowerBi
  • High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to compliance with company policies and applicable trade regulations.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.

What we offer

This is an integral, responsible and diversified role with a focus on quality and service provision in a rapidly growing, international company. We look forward to receiving your complete application.
For further information please visit our Website www.medartis.com.

We look forward to receiving your complete online application.
Medartis
Human Resources
T +1 610 961 6101
www.medartis.com
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Materials Manager

At Medartis, we combine innovative solutions with skilled professionals to be the provider of choice in orthopaedics. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, the Medartis Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and providers of medical devices for the surgical fixation of bone fractures in the upper and lower extremities, as well as the craniomaxillofacial region. The company employs around 1,400 people across its 13 locations and sells its products in over 50 countries worldwide.

The Materials Manager is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating all material-related activities to ensure uninterrupted production, optimal inventory levels, and compliant movement of goods. This role directly leads production scheduling on the shop floor, purchasing, and customs activities for all incoming goods, with a strong expectation of hands-on engagement in daily scheduling and buying activities. The Materials Manager leads with humility, respect, and integrity, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
  • Own the master production schedule (MPS) and finite production scheduling for the shop floor, ensuring on-time delivery performance and optimal machine and labor utilization.
  • Translate customer demand, forecasts, and inventory targets into executable production plans, aligning with Manufacturing and customers on priorities and capacity constraints.
  • Provide daily, hands-on support to production planners to adjust schedules and track order completion statuses.
  • Directly manage the purchasing function, including workload prioritization, Cost optimization targets and escalation support.
  • Execute and support tactical buying activities, including placing purchase orders, expediting, de-expediting, and resolving supplier delivery and quality issues.
  • Oversee customs and import activities for all incoming goods, ensuring accurate documentation, HS classifications, valuations, and compliance with applicable trade regulations.
  • Directly manage the internal customs SME to Coordinate with freight forwarders, brokers, and carriers to manage inbound shipments, lead times, and customs clearance to minimize delays and demurrage.
  • Develop and maintain accurate item master data, lead times, safety stocks, and order quantities in the ERP system to support reliable planning and scheduling.
  • Monitor material availability, open purchase orders, and inventory levels, proactively identifying and resolving potential shortages or excesses.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to align material strategies with production plans, cost targets, and regulatory requirements.
  • Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and best practices for planning, purchasing, and customs processes. Strong collaboration with our global team is required for that.
  • Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, schedule adherence, supplier on-time delivery, and material-related downtime.
  • Drive continuous improvement in planning, materials flow, customs processes and purchasing processes using Lean principles and structured problem-solving.
  • Lead or participate in cross-functional projects related to supplier changes, new product introductions, and sourcing initiatives from a materials perspective.
  • Ensure strong internal controls and compliance for purchasing authority, vendor onboarding, and customs documentation.
  • Serve as SAP subject matter expert for materials management, providing training, troubleshooting, and system support to the purchasing, planning, and production teams.
  • Execute and support team members in SAP transactions for purchasing, planning, inventory management, and master data maintenance, ensuring data accuracy and process compliance.
  • Maintain and optimize SAP planning parameters including lot sizes, reorder points, safety stocks, lead times, MRP types, and other material master settings to ensure effective MRP runs and accurate scheduling.
  • Generate and analyze SAP reports and standard analytics for purchasing, scheduling, and material performance to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.
  • B.S. in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in materials management, production planning, or purchasing in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience in production scheduling and buying, with willingness to spend significant time on the shop floor and directly execute purchasing tasks.
  • Extensive knowledge of SAP ERP system with deep proficiency in Materials Management (MM) and Production Planning (PP) modules.
  • Proven ability to configure, troubleshoot, and optimize SAP planning parameters (MRP types, lot sizing, safety stocks, lead times) and support end users in daily SAP operations.
  • Experience managing international suppliers and imports, including customs, HTS classification, and working with customs brokers and freight forwarders.
  • Solid understanding of inventory management principles, lead time management, and demand planning.
  • Proven ability to interpret and act on KPIs, drive root cause analysis, and implement sustained process improvements.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to influence and align stakeholders in Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Finance.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially excel and PowerBi
  • High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to compliance with company policies and applicable trade regulations.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.
This is an integral, responsible and diversified role with a focus on quality and service provision in a rapidly growing, international company. We look forward to receiving your complete application.
For further information please visit our Website www.medartis.com.

We look forward to receiving your complete online application.
Medartis
Human Resources
T +1 610 961 6101
www.medartis.com
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