Materials Manager

Materials Manager Bucher Hydraulics GmbH - 2.3 Elgin, IL Job Details 12 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Vendor relationship building Full Job Description Approximately 40 miles from Chicago is Elgin, a town filled with picturesque Victorian-era homes. Our Bucher Hydraulics facility in Elgin has been operating for three decades. The facility specializes in manufacturing cartridge valves and applying cartridge valve technology to hydraulic system solutions. Elgin | United States Print The Materials Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all materials-related activities including purchasing, inventory control, logistics, warehousing, and material flow to support production and customer delivery requirements. This role ensures the right materials are available at the right time, in the right quantities, while maintaining cost efficiency, safety, and compliance. The Materials Manager partners closely with production, engineering, quality, and finance to drive operational excellence. You will Develop and execute material planning strategies to support production schedules and customer demand Lead purchasing, inventory control, receiving, shipping, and warehouse operations Ensure accurate inventory levels through cycle counts, physical inventories, and ERP system controls Manage supplier relationships, including performance, lead times, pricing, and quality expectations Monitor and control inventory turns and obsolete material Lead coach, and develop materials, warehouse, and logistic team members Participate in cross-functional problem solving and root cause analysis Identify opportunities for improvement in the quality process, implement new methodologies, and monitor their effectiveness. Attend training sessions regularly to continue professional growth and development Your Skills Bachelor's degree in business, supply change management operafinance, economics, supply chain or related field 5+ years of experience in pricing, demand planning, revenue management, or commercial analytics Strong analytic and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets Proficiency in excel and data visualization tools; experience with ERP/CRM systems Excellent communication and presentations skills We offer you Annual PTO Paid Holidays Full Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, accident, HSA, and FSA) Employee Assistance Program 401k with Company Match Employee Referral Program Opportunities for further development and training Are you interested? Please contact Susan Coxen for more information about the position. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. or best apply now online. Apply now Bucher Hydraulics, Inc. 2545 Northwest Parkway Elgin, IL 60124, USA

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