Materials Manager

Materials Manager – TVS Supply Chain Solutions North America

The Materials Manager oversees all material management and inventory control aspects for our Waterloo, IA, manufacturing facility. This role involves managing material flow, planning inventory, controlling stock levels, and handling purchasing. The Materials Manager collaborates with vendors, suppliers, and customers to ensure accurate inventory counts and timely delivery of supplies to meet production needs. They serve as the primary point of contact for external customers regarding inventory and vendor‑related issues.

Additionally, this position works closely with the internal operations team to address customer requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Establishes and implements inventory control policies and procedures to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Documents, manages, and audits all Warehouse Management System (WMS) transactions.
• Maintains the accuracy of data in the WMS system.
• Coordinates and manages both domestic and foreign suppliers and customer delivery schedules. Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers. Monitors vendor performance and adherence to contract requirements.
• Supports the resolution of contractual issues and maintains excellent customer relations.
• Collaborates with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions for assigned business units.
• Manages physical inventories and coordinates with the customer to ensure completion as scheduled.
• Regularly audits physical inventory, completes reconciliation investigations, identifies root causes, and takes corrective actions on variances.
• Assesses current material availability; predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.
• Partners with internal and external customers, communicates, and provides daily inventory reports.
• Develops, executes, and manages a cycle count program.
• Manages material shortages to ensure that appropriate action is taken upon material arrival, including receipt hold tracking and resolution.
• Coordinates the removal or disposal of surplus materials.
• Documents and investigates any material issues and communicates accordingly.
• Responsible for warehouse ordering, including supplies ordering and vendor management.
• Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintains and/or implements purchasing and record‑keeping systems.
• Routinely demonstrates and creates a safe and positive work culture.
• Encourages and fosters positive relationships and communicates effectively with all coworkers, customers, and outside vendors.
• Supports the local team with compliance and enforcement of all standard safety practices.
• Supports the local team with maintaining an organized and clean work environment in compliance with 6S workplace organizational standards.
• Leads material and inventory control staff, as well as other staff, as needed.
• Oversees the daily workflow and department schedules.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Participates in all TVS SCS quality and excellence initiatives.
• Verbal and written communication skills, with proven negotiation skills.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Understanding of business and management principles.

Minimal travel is required for this position.

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or equivalent working experience
• 3+ years of inventory control and/or production scheduling experience
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Demonstrated management and leadership experience
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and a proven safety record
• Knowledge of ISO quality systems
• Demonstrated working…