Materials Manager; Glovia ERP Experienced

Role Overview

As a Materials Manager, you will lead 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.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.

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 under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.