Materials Manager

What You'll Own Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will lead all materials functions, including: Purchasing and supplier performance Production planning and scheduling Inventory control and working capital optimization Warehouse operations and material flow You will serve as a key member of the plant leadership team — aligning materials strategy with production, engineering, and business objectives. What Success Looks Like in

Year One Enterprise Impact:

Achieve consistent material availability supporting 95% on-time delivery Improve inventory turns, schedule attainment, and on-time delivery performance Reduce past-due orders by 20%

Inventory & Working Capital:

Reduce excess and obsolete inventory by 20% Improve inventory accuracy by 15%

Supplier Performance & Cost:

Improve supplier delivery, quality, and lead times Contribute to cost reduction initiatives

Warehouse & Material Flow:

Optimize warehouse layout and flow Improve safety performance

Leadership & Systems:

Build and develop a high-performing materials team Establish KPI cadence and accountability Improve ERP/MRP utilization Lead continuous improvement initiatives

What You'll Do Day-to-Day:

Balance inventory vs. availability using data Lead planning, purchasing, and inventory strategy Manage supplier performance and risk Align cross-functional priorities Track KPIs for inventory, delivery, and supplier performance Develop team capability

What We're Looking For:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related 7-10+ years manufacturing/materials leadership experience ERP/MRP experience (Epicor, SAP, etc.) Strong financial and operational acumen

You'll Thrive Here If You:

Are data-driven Influence without authority Develop people Think long-term Own results Why This Is a Career Move — Not Just a

Job:

Build and transform a materials function Direct impact on plant performance High-visibility leadership role Career growth opportunity

Work Environment:

80% plant / 20% office Physical and safety considerations apply