Materials Manager

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Site Leadership & Strategy

* Support the execution of operational strategy aligned with business goals and growth plans

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business objectives into actionable plans

* Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across supply chain and site leadership

* Act as a key partner in addressing supply chain challenges and supporting broader operational initiatives

Supply Chain & Materials Leadership

* Oversee and guide supply chain activities including procurement, planning, inventory, and warehouse operations

* Develop and execute sourcing strategies and supplier partnerships to support cost, quality, and delivery objectives

* Work closely with production teams to align materials planning with schedules and forecasts

* Drive inventory optimization and working capital improvements

Financial Ownership

* Support delivery of site-level financial performance, including budget development, cost control, and margin improvement

* Monitor and drive reductions in labor, material, and overhead costs

* Identify and execute cost savings and efficiency initiatives

* Support capital investment planning and ROI-driven decision-making

Operational Excellence

* Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across operations and supply chain using Lean principles

* Help establish and monitor KPIs to drive performance and accountability

* Ensure compliance with quality systems, regulatory requirements, and HSE standards

* Drive root cause problem-solving and sustainable corrective actions

People Leadership

* Lead, coach, and develop supply chain teams across procurement, planning, inventory, and warehousing

* Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and performance management

* Foster strong cross-functional collaboration and communication

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

* 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain

* Demonstrated experience leading multi-functional teams (operations + materials/supply chain)

* Experience with full P&L or site-level financial responsibility strongly preferred

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Proven ability to lead at both strategic and tactical levels

* Strong financial and operational acumen

* Advanced problem-solving and decision-making capability

* Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and data-driven operations

* Lean / Six Sigma experience preferred

Behavioral Competencies

* Leadership & Accountability

* Strategic Execution

* Influence & Decision Making

* Continuous Improvement

Technical Competencies

* Manufacturing Operations Management

* Supply Chain Strategy & Execution

* Financial & Cost Management

* Production Planning & ERP Systems