Director, Metals Management

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland's culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Wieland is hiring a Director, North American Metals Management. The Director, North American Metals Management will provide leadership and strategic oversight for sourcing copper-based scrap and primary metals required to support our casting facilities. This role will be responsible for ensuring the alignment of raw material sourcing with profitability, sustainability, and operational goals.

This role will be based out of our headquarter office in Louisville, KY and travel to other locations will be required (30% travel).

Director, North American Metals Management Responsibilities:

Lead the strategic sourcing of various grades of copper-based scrap and primary metals to support Wieland's North American casting plants.
• Work closely with Supply Chain and Operations teams to ensure seamless alignment on raw material needs, material flow, working capital goals, and cost-effective material recipes.
• Conduct periodic ad-hoc market analysis to identify trends and opportunities that inform strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with both business unit and overall Wieland targets.
• Direct sourcing activities of scrap and primary materials for existing NA casting plants that support profitability objectives (scrap spreads), sustainability initiatives (carbon footprint and recycled content), and working capital goals
• Facilitate inter-company material movements and pricing decisions to maximize inventory velocity, improve material utilization, and meet profit margin targets
• Use internal and external data to monitor domestic and export market conditions; create periodic market study reports; track and report relevant KPIs.
• Continuously improve the coordination between facility operations and Metals Management to deliver raw material-related cost savings without compromising safety or quality.

Director, North American Metals Management Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in business or technical-related discipline
• Ten years of metals related experience including procurement and hedging
• Ability to set direction and lead/develop a team
• Ability to work effectively and resolve conflict across all functional areas and business units
• Confident and effective negotiator with 3D or related negotiation experience
• Ability to lead by example- coaching, training, priority management, problem-solving, effective communication, etc...
• Strong computer skills with an emphasis on spreadsheet applications and PowerPoint presentations
• SAP experience a plus
• Ability to travel up to 30%

Joining Wieland's team gives you...

• Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs - Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.