Senior Materials Manager

GEOTEK is a global leader in engineered fiberglass composite products. We are seeking a Senior Materials Manager in Stewartville, MN to oversee the supply‑chain functions that support our product manufacturing.

Senior Materials Manager – Own the end‑to‑end materials supply chain: forecasting, MRP, procurement, inventory, logistics, warehouse operations, and cross‑functional partnership with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Finance.

• Develop and execute MRP strategy aligned with production schedules.
• Manage supplier relationships for resins, glass fibers, hardware, and coatings, including domestic and international sources.
• Ensure lot traceability, shelf‑life compliance, and temperature‑sensitive material handling.
• Oversee freight and logistics planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead a team of buyers, inventory control, and shipping/receiving personnel; hire, train, and develop staff.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to meet production and quality objectives.

• 5+ years in materials management, supply chain, or procurement in manufacturing.
• Hands‑on ERP/MRP experience.
• Direct international sourcing and supplier management experience.
• Experience with temperature‑sensitive, lot‑controlled, or technically specified materials.
• Supplier qualification, dual sourcing, and strategic supply agreement experience.
• Leadership experience – managing and developing a team.

• Background in composites or advanced materials manufacturing.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP, ISM CPSM, or Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with regulated manufacturing (AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR).

Competitive salary range $112,000 – $155,000 annually. Health, dental, and ancillary benefits; generous PTO and 9 paid holidays; 401(k) with 4% company match; HSA employer contribution; tuition reimbursement; profit sharing; company events.

Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.