.JOB SUMMARYMaterials SME I is responsible for driving standard work and continuous improvement in the processes, systems, and material functional talent development. This role is required to be the technical expert of processes and systems in one or multiple materials areas (Planning, Purchasing, Inventory Control, etc.) as well as a qualified project leader capable of working with the operations team to implement improvements that provide best-in-class service levels, target profitability, and differentiated capabilities.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESLead as Site Subject Matter Expert in one or multiple standard Materials (Planning, Purchasing, Inventory Control, etc.) processes.Lead as Site Subject Matter Expert in one or multiple standardized Materials systems and applications.Coach, mentor, and provide training to the materials team and create a learning environment.Monitor key Materials metrics for assigned customer(s) and sites.Support and/or maintain all lower-level materials team essential duties and responsibilities.Perform regular internal audits to ensure the materials operations are under control.Drive the standardization, simplification, and optimization with a continuous improvement cycle in the materials processes and systems.Communicate, consult, and inform site best practices with supporting data to Regional and Global materials teams.Materials Improvement Project Leader of medium-level complexity and cross-functional in the site, including:Diagnosing and identifying process and system gaps vs. best-in-class operations by applying expertise in certain areas.Collaborating with stakeholders to define project framework and tangible goals.Collaborating with stakeholders to define and prioritize improvement projects to enhance existing business processes/systems.Mapping 'as is' processes with proper granularity and brainstorming with stakeholders and the system solution team of desired future processes.Leading the project team in business requirement documentation submission.Defining and recognizing project Key Performance Indicators and managing the work within scope, quality, time, and cost constraints.Collaborating with stakeholders and the IT solution team to define test plans with well-evaluated business scenarios in relevant functional areas.Conducting project risk assessments and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies with the project team.Actively managing all levels of stakeholders through an appropriate communication plan and performing timely escalation to the next level of management when necessary.Forecasting project budget and staffing needs.Actively tracking project progress and providing timely updates.Accountable for overall project success including cost, schedule, quality, and scope management.Identifying project buyoff criteria