Materials Manager

As a Materials Manager, you will lead the planning, purchasing , inventory control, and logistics functions that ensure efficient 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 our operations and supply chain team , partnering closely with manufacturing, engineering , and quality to ensure the reliable delivery of materials and products that support life-changing healthcare solutions. Our team thrives on collaboration, strategic problem-solving, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, working together to deliver high-quality medical devices that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives around the world .

• Champion and cultivate a Principle Based Management™ (PBM) environment by fostering employee development, encouraging knowledge sharing, promoting stewardship, and aligning team contributions with business priorities and customer values
• Promote a safe work environment by driving safety awareness, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with EHS standards
• Lead the purchasing, planning, scheduling, inventory control, and warehousing functions to ensure efficient material flow across manufacturing operations
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies that support plant objectives, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction
• Balance inventory investment and customer service requirements by optimizing inventory levels while ensuring material availability
• Support daily production requirements by proactively planning material needs and preventing supply disruptions or material shortages
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and escalation processes to ensure the timely delivery of quality materials and services
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and operations teams to optimize end-to-end supply chain performance
• Analyze demand, inventory trends, and material usage to improve forecasting accuracy and drive data-based decision making
• Drive inventory reduction initiatives while maintaining targeted service levels and supporting business growth objectives
• Mentor and develop team members while establishing clear expectations, accountability, and continuous improvement practices
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives through the use of key performance indicators (KPIs) to enhance material flow, supplier performance, and overall operational effectiveness

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

Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics tools

Experience in medical device manufacturing

Familiarity with ISO
13485

SAP Experience

Certification in supply chain or operations management (e.g., APICS CPIM/CSCP, ISM CPSM)

Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives

This role is NOT eligible for VISA Sponsorship or VISA Transfer.

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