Materials Manager

We are looking for a technical and hands-on Materials Manager to lead material planning, procurement, inventory control, and logistics for a fast-paced manufacturing operation specializing in industrial equipment and mechanical parts.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience in material requirements planning (MRP), supplier management, and component-level procurement for machined, fabricated, and assembled parts.

This role plays a critical function in aligning supply chain activities with production schedules, engineering changes, and customer delivery commitments.

Success in this position requires a strong understanding of mechanical BOM structures, machining tolerances, fabrication processes, and ERP systems.

Key Responsibilities Material Planning & Procurement Develop and maintain material planning models based on BOMs, lead times, lot sizes, and production forecasts.

Analyze material requirements and generate purchase orders (POs) to ensure on-time availability of components, raw materials, and subassemblies.

Ensure material coverage and availability for build-to-order (BTO), make-to-stock (MTS), and engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environments.

Coordinate purchasing activities for :

• Precision machined parts (CNC, turning, milling) Fabricated assemblies (weldments, sheet metal) Mechanical components (bearings, seals, gears, fasteners) Electrical components (motors, sensors, cables) – if applicable Interface with Engineering on ECNs (Engineering Change Notices) to manage material phase-in / phase-out planning and inventory disposition.
• Inventory Control & Logistics Oversee inventory accuracy through cycle counting, reconciliation, and root cause analysis of variances.
• Implement lean material flow strategies (Kanban, min / max, reorder point) to optimize stock levels and reduce carrying costs.
• Manage warehouse operations including receiving, stocking, staging, kitting, and internal logistics to the production floor.
• Track and expedite critical components to avoid production downtime.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments; ensure compliance with freight, customs, and packaging requirements.
• Supplier Management & Cost Control Qualify and manage suppliers, negotiate terms, and evaluate performance (OTD, quality, responsiveness).
• Partner with Leadership to manage supplier non-conformance issues (NCRs) and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities through alternate sourcing, order consolidation, and lead time reduction.
• Systems & Reporting Utilize ERP / MRP system (e.g., SAP, Epicor, Infor, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) for planning, purchasing, and inventory control.
• Maintain item master data, lead times, safety stock, and reorder points.

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