Materials Supervisor

Job Summary

Forgent Power is seeking a Materials Supervisor with Industry Technical Expertise. The ideal candidate will plan, coordinate, and control the flow of materials and inventory required to support production and operations, ensuring materials are available when needed.

The Materials Supervisor works closely with the Materials Manager, planning, purchasing, production, and warehouse teams to support efficient and uninterrupted operations.

This is a full‑time, salaried position. Typical working hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with additional hours required depending on workload.

• Plan and manage material requirements to support production schedules.
• Oversee inventory control, including raw materials and WIP.
• Act as a subject matter expert in the material planning systems (EPICOR).
• Monitor inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and physical inventories.
• Identify and implement inventory reduction and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and movement of materials.
• Manage and mentor materials and inventory staff.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and logistics teams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare reports and KPIs related to inventory turns, shortages, and material costs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in materials management, planning, or supply chain operations.
• ERP experience, preferably EPICOR.
• Knowledge of Electrical Power Distribution Equipment (preferred).
• Proven experience managing teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and Lean principles.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to pass a background and drug test prior to employment.
• Ability to work in a team environment to accomplish daily tasks while managing shifting priorities and ambiguity.
• Superior problem‑solving, project management, and analytical skills.

• Office‑based with regular interaction with the manufacturing floor and 3PL warehouses.
• Requires the ability to sit, bend, or stand for extended periods of time.
• May require after‑hours availability to support operations.

• PTO/ESST
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance with $100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible.
• Paid weekly
• Vision and dental insurance
• 401(k), life insurance, and STD

$80,000 - $98,000