Senior Manager, Materials Management

Job Title: Senior Manager, Materials Management

Location: Madison, WI

The Senior Manager, Materials Management leads end‑to‑end materials planning, procurement, inventory control, and distribution activities to support Keenova’s operational objectives and customer commitments. This role ensures compliance with company policies, the Quality Management System, applicable ISO standards, and regulatory requirements while providing direct leadership and development of warehouse and materials teams. The position is accountable for material flow, shipping operations, and global service part distribution.

• Lead and deliver departmental goals in compliance with company policies, the Quality Management System, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and manage inventory levels to ensure on‑time delivery while minimizing carrying costs and freight.
• Direct physical inventory activities, including cycle counting, to ensure inventory accuracy and valuation.
• Provide leadership across procurement, supplier strategy, inventory flow, shipping, receiving, and master data governance.
• Oversee warehouse operations and site distribution to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant material flow.
• Develop and mentor materials and warehouse team members, including full‑time and contract staff.
• Support new product introductions and material revisions through QMS and SAP processes.
• Lead supplier certification efforts, supplier‑managed inventory initiatives, and waste elimination activities.
• Contribute to manufacturing strategy, capital planning, and facility maintenance planning.
• Partner with Operations on material setup, BOM maintenance, quoting, and site materials planning.
• Lead regional and global spare parts planning, forecasting, and fulfillment.
• Execute special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical environment or other FDA‑regulated manufacturing environment, in purchasing, supply chain, or materials management.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience.
• B.S./B.A. or equivalent preferred.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems required.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP ERP supply chain, quality, and operations modules highly preferred.
• Experience working within a scientific or high‑tech industry required.
• Experience with Medical Devices highly preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong expertise in ERP‑based planning, forecasting, and MRP, with demonstrated proficiency in SAP (MM, PP, and QM modules).
• Working knowledge of cGMP requirements, regulatory expectations, and process controls within an electronic Quality Management System.
• Experience managing expectations and collaborating with third‑party logistics (3PL) and distribution partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective vendor relationships, including negotiation of specifications, pricing, and delivery commitments.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence across multiple levels of the organization.
• Ability to function effectively as both a people leader and an individual contributor within cross‑functional teams.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving capabilities.

The Senior Manager – Materials Management reports directly to the Director of Operations at the Madison Medical Device Manufacturing Facility. This role partners with cross‑functional teams including Global Device Engineering, Sustaining Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Procurement to support life cycle management, forecasting, material requisitions, shipping and receiving, obsolescence, and ongoing business operations.

On‑site position in an office setting. Work hours are 40 hours per week plus overtime as needed. Competitve pay and benefits are included as part of Keenova’s Total Rewards package.

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

Keenova provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; gender; gender identity; sexual orientation; religions practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; protected veteran status; disability; or any other category protected by law.