Materials Manager

Description

The Materials Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, and control of all materials, inventory, and warehouse operations. This role ensures the safe, accurate, and timely flow of raw materials, components, and finished goods from receipt through production and shipment. The Materials Manager maintains high inventory accuracy, strict FIFO compliance, and real time transactional control using Microsoft Dynamics AX while supporting uninterrupted production, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

A strong emphasis is placed on safety, DOT compliance, and the proper operation and maintenance of material handling equipment.

• Own and maintain inventory accuracy across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods and lead quarterly inventory.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce inventory control standards to consistently achieve AOP accuracy.
• Lead cycle count programs, investigate variances, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze inventory trends to reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving materials while supporting production needs.

• Ensure safe, efficient, and timely movement of materials from warehouse locations to production.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, and Purchasing to support daily manufacturing requirements.
• Maintain proper staging and line side inventory levels to prevent production delays or shortages.
• Develop and improve material handling processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance workplace safety.

• Enforce First In, First Out (FIFO) practices for all applicable materials and finished goods.
• Design and maintain warehouse layouts, labeling, racking, and storage locations to support FIFO execution.
• Conduct routine audits and correct non-compliant FIFO practices in warehouse and production areas.

• Oversee daily warehouse activities including receiving, put away, storage, picking, issuing, and shipping.
• Ensure materials are properly identified, labeled, and stored according to company standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse aligned with OSHA and company safety policies.
• Lead warehouse staffing, training, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations related to shipping, receiving, and transportation of materials.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound truck schedules to support production and customer delivery.
• Verify accurate documentation, load securement, and trailer condition prior to shipment.
• Partner with carriers, drivers, and internal teams to ensure safe operations and efficient dock utilization.

• Ensure safe operation, inspection, and upkeep of all forklifts and clamp trucks.
• Enforce operator training, certification, and refresher requirements.
• Partner with Maintenance and Safety teams to schedule preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Promote a strong safety culture by identifying hazards, addressing unsafe behaviors, and driving continuous improvement in material handling safety.

• Ensure all material movements are accurately and timely transacted in Microsoft Dynamics AX.
• Train and hold teams accountable for system discipline related to receiving, issuing, transfers, and adjustments.
• Collaborate with IT and Finance to resolve system issues and improve data integrity.
• Leverage AX data for reporting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Purchasing, Finance, and Supply Chain to align material strategies.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate inventory records, and documentation.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory control and material flow.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in materials management, inventory control, or warehouse operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of…