Materials Manager

Materials Manager King City Gardens - 2.3 Cincinnati, OH Job Details Full-time $52,000 - $57,000 a year 10 days ago Qualifications Vendor relationship building Leading supply chain efficiency improvement projects Operational management Materials management in logistics Mid-level Budget management planning Supply planning in materials management Quality compliance management Vendor relationship management Contracts Negotiating purchasing contracts Vendor contract management Management reporting Operational excellence initiatives Continuous improvement purchasing strategy Supplier relationship management (SRM) Supply chain optimization Demand forecasting for production planning Ordering supplies Inventory management reporting (product management technique) Operational budget management Supply chain collaboration Reducing purchasing costs Part sourcing Full Job Description The Materials Manager will oversee the sourcing, procurement, and inventory management for all consumable materials across the company's cultivation and retail operations. This role ensures every department, from Forest Park to all of The Garden locations has the supplies needed to operate efficiently, compliantly, and cost effectively. Guide our company toward operational excellence by building structure, refining purchasing systems, and optimizing material flow across multiple business units. The Materials Manager will play a critical role in maintaining product quality, supporting compliance, and ensuring consistent supply chain performance within the organization. Reporting to the General Manager, this role will influence the entire company and offer the right candidate visibility across the organization. Requirements Key Responsibilities Source and manage consumables for cultivation and retail (e.g., packaging, nutrients, PPE, labels and retail supplies) Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and cost efficiency. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery schedules to optimize spending and ensure supply continuity Establish and maintain accurate inventory levels across all facilities using defined par levels and reorder points. Report inventory levels to Finance for end of month reporting. Coordinate with the department leaders to forecast material needs to support production and sales planning while keeping on budget.