What is a raw material manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a raw material manager

1. Explore raw material manager education requirements

   Most common raw material manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   64.1 %

   Associate

   14.1 %

   Master's

   9.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific raw material manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   QA	11.02%
   FDA	9.58%
   GMP	9.02%
   Commodities	7.34%
   Quality Issues	6.63%

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3. Complete relevant raw material manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New raw material managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a raw material manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real raw material manager resumes.

4. Research raw material manager duties and responsibilities

   • Assist in achieving ISO certification and chair vendor audits for quality compliance.
   • Lead the accelerated development of new global supply base and logistics to replace long-standing domestic suppliers.
   • Manage all raw materials and conduct inventory audits, maintain compliance guidelines, and supervise MRO purchasing to balance material shortage/surplus.
   • Decrease inventories using MRP system to alert order status and re-ordering materials on a timely basis.

5. Apply for raw material manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a raw material manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams