Materials Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective inventory control strategies using lean principles. Ensure accurate stock levels to support production needs while reducing excess and obsolete materials.
• Manage the procurement of raw materials and components, negotiating with suppliers to ensure cost-effective and timely purchasing aligned with quality and specification requirements.
• Establish supplier KPIs, build strong vendor relationships, and collaborate to resolve delivery or quality issues proactively.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to align material availability with build schedules and customer delivery timelines.
• Lead the effective use of ERP systems to track materials transactions, conduct cycle counts, and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Supervise and coach the materials and inventory team. Set clear goals, provide training, and promote a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Use historical data, demand trends, and capacity planning to forecast material needs and support strategic purchasing decisions.
• Prepare and present reports on inventory performance, material costs, supply risks, and process KPIs to senior leadership.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Manufacturing

Manufacturing