Materials Manager Position Available In York, South Carolina

Materials Manager

FORT MILL, SC

May 30, 2025
Direct Hire
Warehousing & Distribution
Highlights
Job Number
BH_461906
Location

FORT MILL, SC

Date Posted
May 16, 2025
Start Date
May 30, 2025
Job Type
Direct Hire
Description
Volt is immediately hiring for a Materials Manager in Fort Mill, SC. As a Materials Manager, you will:

Strategic Inventory Management:

Design, implement, and execute comprehensive inventory strategies aimed at achieving and maintaining a 98%+ service level while aggressively minimizing inventory carrying costs.
Strategically factor in complex global supplier lead times (2 weeks production + 4-5 weeks transit/customs) and dynamically adjust safety stock levels based on demand variability.
Leverage deep industry expertise in managing high-SKU environments, addressing component lifecycle challenges, and implementing Just-in-Time (JIT) delivery frameworks for domestic vendors.
Implement advanced inventory analysis techniques, including ABC analysis, demand variability modeling, and AI-driven forecasting tools, to optimize stock levels.
Champion strict adherence to First-In, First-Out (FIFO) principles and aggressively drive obsolescence reduction, particularly for time-sensitive electronic components.
best-in-class inventory management practices, including Kanban systems, Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI), and End-of-Life (EOL) planning.
Utilize ERP systems (e.g., SAP MM/EWM, Oracle SCM) for real-time, accurate inventory tracking and comprehensive analytics.
Assume end-to-end responsibility for the material management of all materials across all company sites and locations.

Demand Planning & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner strategically with the Sales team to translate sales forecasts (including promotional campaigns and new product launches) into actionable and optimized inventory plans, prioritizing fulfillment tiers (100%/90%/80%) based on margin and strategic account importance.
Lead the day-to-day execution of the SIOP process, including facilitating meetings and providing critical data-driven insights to ensure tight alignment between production schedules, procurement activities, and warehouse capacity.
Proactively and effectively communicate any potential supply constraints (e.g., customs delays, critical material shortages) to Sales and Executive Leadership to enable proactive mitigation strategies.
Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to rigorously measure inventory performance, such as inventory turns, forecast accuracy, and lead time improvement.

Global Supplier & Materials Risk Management:

Actively contribute to the negotiation of global supplier contracts, with a strong emphasis on achieving significant lead time reductions, securing maximum MOQ flexibility, and integrating robust sustainability criteria (e.g., carbon-neutral shipping, ethical sourcing).
Develop and maintain a resilient global supplier network by rigorously qualifying alternate vendors, conducting thorough audits of supplier performance, and implementing comprehensive contingency plans to mitigate potential geopolitical and logistical disruptions.
Collaborate closely with Compliance Teams to streamline complex customs processes and effectively mitigate duty and tariff impacts on material costs.

End-to-End Materials Flow Optimization:

Deploy the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) methodology and Lean manufacturing principles to aggressively reduce non-value-added material handling throughout the supply chain.
Drive strategic warehouse automation initiatives (e.g., RFID tracking, automated storage and retrieval systems) to significantly improve inventory accuracy and overall throughput efficiency.
Conduct in-depth analysis of SKU utilization to optimize warehouse storage layouts and strategically implement Just-in-Time (JIT) delivery where feasible, thereby reducing unnecessary handling and movement waste.
Identify and implement the lowest-cost and most efficient material storage solutions.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement:

Oversee the execution of annual inventory audits and weekly cycle counts, consistently maintaining an inventory accuracy rate exceeding 98%.
Lead thorough root-cause analysis investigations for inventory discrepancies and implement effective corrective workflows in a timely and professional manner.
Spearhead critical sustainability projects aimed at reducing material waste, promoting the use of recyclable packaging materials, and accurately tracking key carbon footprint metrics across the materials management function.
Leadership in

IBP/SIOP

Integration:

Actively contribute to the development of comprehensive 18-60-month integrated business plans, ensuring tight alignment of inventory strategies with overarching financial goals and strategic market expansion initiatives.
Mentor and develop materials planners, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement within the team.
This is a full time, direct hire opportunity.
The ideal candidate will have:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field.

Preferred:

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management with coursework in renewable energy systems or sustainability.

Extensive Experience:

7-10 years of progressive experience in inventory and materials management, including a minimum of 5 years in the automotive, semiconductor, or electronics manufacturing industries.

Certifications:

Professional certification in APICS CPIM or CSCP is highly preferred.

Valuable Experience:

Prior experience with automotive-tiered supply chains, managing component obsolescence in electronics, semiconductor materials flow management, or leading

ERP/SIOP

implementation projects is highly advantageous.

Strategic Leadership:

Demonstrated strong leadership capabilities across diverse cross-cultural and cross-functional teams.

Precision Focus:

Exceptionally high attention to detail with a proven ability to thrive in precision-driven manufacturing environments.

Communication & Negotiation:

Excellent negotiation, persuasive presentation, and effective change management skills.

Resilience & Adaptability:

Highly resilient, adaptable, and proactive in consistently fast-paced and dynamic settings.

Expert Proficiency:

Advanced proficiency in leading ERP systems (SAP MM/EWM, Oracle SCM), data visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau), and sophisticated demand planning tools (Kinaxis, Blue Yonder).

Statistical Expertise:

Deep expertise in statistical forecasting methodologies, advanced safety stock modeling techniques, and comprehensive scenario planning capabilities.

Industry Knowledge:

Strong familiarity with relevant industry-specific standards (e.g., IATF 16949 for automotive, IPC-610 for electronics) and Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt certification or higher preferred).

Electronics/Automotive Focus:

Proven experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) management for complex electronic assemblies, robust component traceability practices, and effective counterfeit part prevention strategies.

Salary:

$103,000 – $135,000 per year. •Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits:

Since this is a Direct Hire role, benefits will be provided by the employer.
Qualified candidates should for immediate consideration! Please hit to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please click here or call (866) 898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.
Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please click here or call (866) 898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.
The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.