Senior Materials Manager

Cascade Engineering is a manufacturing company with 50+ years of experience in the automotive, office furniture, polymer compounding, and recycling industries. This role focuses on optimizing materials flow and supporting a high‑performing team across multiple sites.

• Lead the execution and continuous improvement of material planning, scheduling, and supplier release processes across the organization.
• Standardize material flow processes to improve efficiency, visibility, and consistency.
• Partner with Purchasing, Operations and Demand/Capacity Planning to align supply with customer requirements and production needs.
• Support and influence capacity planning activities to ensure material readiness and mitigate supply constraints.
• Drive adoption of PFEP in collaboration with CES.
• Oversee warehouse, shipping, and logistics operations to ensure efficient product flow and on‑time delivery.
• Drive performance against key logistics metrics, including on‑time delivery and ASN accuracy.
• Support implementation and optimization of TMS, WMS and ERP systems to enhance logistics efficiency.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to resolve complex operational challenges and improve overall service performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance throughput, reduce waste, and improve customer satisfaction.
• Oversee inventory control processes and ensure accuracy, integrity, and alignment with organizational needs.
• Drive standardization of inventory management practices, including ABC classification and cycle counting processes.
• Monitor and improve inventory‑related KPIs, including inventory accuracy, turns, and overall performance metrics.
• Minimize inventory write‑offs through improved controls, proactive management, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Utilize data analysis to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities related to inventory performance.
• Own and report materials and supply chain KPIs in leadership forums; drive accountability and performance improvement initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop supply chain team members, building organizational capability and bench strength.
• Provide training and guidance across materials, inventory, and scheduling functions to strengthen execution consistency.
• Lead and support supply chain improvement initiatives, using data‑driven insights to deliver measurable results.
• Contribute to cross‑functional projects by providing analysis, reporting, and subject‑matter expertise.
• Foster a collaborative, high‑performance team environment focused on operational excellence and customer service.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support business objectives.

• Understands and supports the values of the Triple Bottom Line (TBL).
• Exhibits high moral and ethical standards and high integrity.
• Values people regardless of their background.
• Exhibits the traits of a servant leader.
• Exhibits the principles of 7 Habits and Emotional Intelligence.
• Encourages open dialogue and communication.
• Develops high‑trust relationships within all levels of the organization.
• Pursues excellence and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in materials management, supply chain, or capacity planning; OR high school diploma with 10+ years of directly related experience.
• Demonstrated experience working within ERP systems (QAD or equivalent) and strong understanding of materials planning, inventory control, and supply chain processes.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable solutions.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams, with a track record of driving performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Experience managing and improving key supply chain metrics, including inventory accuracy, on‑time delivery, and material flow efficiency.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams.
• High proficiency in Microsoft 365, including advanced Excel skills (data analysis, reporting,…