Supply Chain Materials Manager

Materials Manager

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organization with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organization. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

The Thermal Ceramics division designs, manufactures and installs a broad range of thermal insulation products that significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions in a variety of high temperature processing applications. Our product offering is extensive and covers application needs from Industrial to Commercial markets.

Key Figures:
Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange;
Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Under the direction from the Senior Supply Chain Leader, the Materials Manager is responsible for leading warehouse operations, inventory control, cycle count programs, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and superior customer service. This role oversees receiving, storage, distribution, inventory management, and warehouse personnel while driving process improvements through data analysis, root cause investigation, Lean principles, and best practices.

Job Functions

• Inventory Management & Cycle Counts
• Warehouse Operations
• Logistics Management
• Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
• Leadership & Team Development
• Safety & Compliance

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations management, or engineering is required
• 10+ years of warehouse or inventory management experience.
• Experience managing cycle count programs and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, replenishment methodologies, and supply chain best practices.
• Experience with ERP, WMS, Microsoft Excel and supply chain planning systems
• Experience leading continuous improvement projects.
• Solid communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead, attend, set objectives and hold team accountable for achieving objectives
• Must possess superior organization, communications, presentation skills, critical thinking, EQ.
• Ability to perform as a Leader and Collaborator and the ability to communicate comfortably at all levels of the organization is essential.

Schedule Description

The typical schedule for this position is a straight day shift schedule. Must be willing to be on call and work nights and weekends if needed.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As this is not a remote position, must be capable of working on-site for minimal of 8 hours/day

Must be capable of sitting and using a computer for a considerable portion of an 8-hours workday.

Must be capable of walking through the facility and property to check on employees and equipment.

Must be able to physically wear personal protective equipment such as, but limited to, hard hat, safety glasses, respirator and steel toe boots.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.

Frequently use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls.

The employee is frequently required to talk and hear to communicate with coworkers.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to distinguish shades and colors.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative…