Materials Manager; Glovia ERP Experienced

Materials Manager (Glovia ERP Experienced)

Location(s) Georgetown, Texas Company Molex Career Field Supply Chain

As a Materials Manager, you will lead the standardization, process and tools development and master data management for all locations planning, purchasing, inventory control, and logistics functions that ensure best in class planning, executions and material flow across our manufacturing operations. This role is critical in maintaining optimal inventory levels, securing timely procurement, and supporting seamless production aligned with customer and business demands.

You'll be a key member of the operations and supply chain team, working closely with engineering, production, and quality to deliver high-performance electronic systems for the aerospace and defense industry. Our team thrives on precision, strategic execution, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

• Develop and execute material management strategies that align with production, inventory, and delivery goals
• Lead cross-functional coordination to optimize the end-to-end supply chain process
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, availability, and cost-effectiveness of materials
• Drive production planning, purchasing, and inventory control activities to meet customer and internal requirements
• Mentor and lead a team of planners, buyers, and material handlers to achieve performance targets and operational excellence
• Analyze material usage, forecast demand, and implement best practices to reduce shortages and excess inventory
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using KPIs to monitor and enhance material flow and supplier performance

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in materials management or supply chain within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, procurement, and production planning processes
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and lead negotiations with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• U.S. Person status as defined by ITAR regulations (citizen, permanent resident, or protected status)

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics tools – Glovia and SAP highly preferred
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in defense and aerospace (e.g., ITAR, AS9100)
• Certification in supply chain or operations management (e.g., APICS CPIM/CSCP, ISM CPSM)
• Demonstrated success in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.