Materials Manager

-Develop and execute supply chain strategy aligned with company growth objectives

-Lead purchasing, planning, scheduling, inventory control, and warehouse operations

-Optimize inventory levels while maintaining exceptional customer service performance

-Drive Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP)

-Develop long-range inventory planning strategies

-Improve ERP/MRP utilization through data-driven decision making

-Establish executive KPI dashboards and performance reporting

-Lead manufacturing capacity planning initiatives

-Develop supplier partnership strategies and performance management programs

-Expand global sourcing opportunities while mitigating supply chain risk

-Lead risk management and business continuity planning

-Support capital planning and manufacturing expansion initiatives

-Provide acquisition integration support for future business growth

-Lead ERP implementation and continuous system improvement initiatives

-Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement across the supply chain

-Build scalable processes supporting long-term organizational growth

-Build, coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing Materials organization

-Create succession plans and develop future leaders

-Foster accountability through measurable performance metrics

-Lead cross-functional initiatives across Operations, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Quality

-Present strategic recommendations and executive business cases to senior leadership

-Influence organizational decisions through strong communication and analytical skills

Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering or related field, or relevant experience

-7+ years of Materials Management or Supply Chain experience within a manufacturing environment

-Experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably contract manufacturing, with the ability to understand and manage material requirements in a highly customized operation

-2+ years of leadership experience with responsibility for leading, mentoring and developing team members

-Strong experience with inventory management and inventory control, including maintaining inventory accuracy and optimizing on-hand inventory levels

-Strong experience with purchasing and supplier management, including negotiating pricing, rates and terms with suppliers

-Experience developing and executing materials, purchasing or supply chain strategies with team members

-Experience with ERP/MRP systems for inventory management, purchasing and material planning, preferably Vantage or Epicor