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L2x Talent Solutions
Materials Manager
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What they do
A Materials Manager manages materials purchasing and inventory and coordinates incoming materials with production schedules. May supervise materials analysts. Looks for ways to streamline materials purchasing and inventory and implement cost savings
$93,172 / year median in Illinois
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Materials Manager at L2x Talent Solutions Materials Manager at L2x Talent Solutions in Arlington Heights, Illinois Posted in about 20 hours ago.
Type:
full-time
- 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