Materials Manager

Job Description

Lead and manage the onsite materials team, including buyers and supply chain professionals

Oversee material movement, inventory accuracy, and cycle counting processes

Direct management of 3 onsite buyers and 1 supply chain specialist

Partner closely with Operations through a dotted-line reporting structure

Ensure hourly material handlers and cycle counters align with materials and operations objectives

Manage supplier relationships and localized purchasing activities

Lead and support full inventory counts and continuous inventory improvement initiatives

Monitor direct, indirect, and spare parts inventory to support production needs

Drive process adherence, consistency, and operational efficiency across the facility

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• 5-10 years of Materials Management experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment, with strong end-to-end ownership of materials flow from supplier through production

• Bachelor's degree

• Proven leadership experience managing buyers and supply chain teams, along with direct oversight of inventory control and material movement within a plant setting

• Deep expertise in inventory accuracy and control, including ownership of cycle counting programs, full physical inventories, root cause analysis, and audit readiness

• Strong MRP/ERP proficiency and data-driven planning capability, with a track record of preventing shortages, managing demand, and improving material flow

• Hands-on experience across warehouse, logistics, and production support, including working closely with hourly material handlers, supporting line-side delivery, and navigating schedule changes APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP, etc.)