Materials Manager - Villawood

CSR Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and collaborative culture

14 weeks paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

On‑the‑job learning & development

Job summary

CSR Limited is seeking an experienced Materials Manager to lead the Villawood site’s materials planning, inventory control, and supplier performance. You will ensure timely availability of raw materials to support production, optimize stock levels, and drive cost-effective procurement and data-driven decisions.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will manage material master data in SAP, collaborate across functions, and champion continuous improvement while upholding safety and quality

Qualifications

• Experience in materials management, inventory control, and production planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage raw material planning and scheduling to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels while minimising costs and obsolescence.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and service performance.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, production, and operations teams to deliver production requirements.
• Monitor inventory performance through forecasting, audits, and demand planning activities.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks, including material shortages, delays, and quality issues.
• Maintain material master data and inventory records within SAP.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Champion CSR's Zero Harm culture and commitment to workplace safety

Skills

Materials planning

Inventory management

Production scheduling

SAP

Excel

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Lean/5S

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Lead a business-critical materials management function at our Villawood manufacturing site.
• Drive operational excellence through planning, inventory optimisation, and supply chain performance.
• Enjoy career growth, a supportive team culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact at CSR.

We are looking for an experienced Materials Manager to oversee material planning, inventory management, and supplier performance at our Villawood site, playing a pivotal role in keeping our manufacturing operations running efficiently and effectively.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely availability of raw materials to support production plans, optimise inventory levels, manage supplier performance, and minimise operational risk. You will work closely with procurement, logistics, manufacturing, and inventory teams to maintain efficient supply chain operations and support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage raw material planning and scheduling to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels while minimising costs and stock obsolescence.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and service performance.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, production, and operations teams to deliver production requirements.
• Monitor inventory performance through forecasting, audits, and demand planning activities.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks, including material shortages, delays, and quality issues.
• Manage and maintain accurate material master data and inventory records within SAP.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Champion CSR's Zero Harm culture and commitment to workplace safety

What You'll Bring

This is an exciting opportunity for a supply chain professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys driving performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement. To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience in a Materials Management, Inventory Management, Production Planning, or Supply Chain role within manufacturing, construction products, or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of materials planning, inventory control, and production scheduling.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems – essential
• Proficient in using Excel to support inventory management, production planning, and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing inventory-related costs.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies. - advantageous
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a dynamic operational environment.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What we offer

We strive to support your professional and personal growth. Here are some of the perks you'll enjoy as part of the CSR team:

• Supportive and collaborative culture that fosters innovation and inclusion. You'll be surrounded by talented colleagues who are passionate about their work and committed to helping each other succeed.
• Care and wellbeing offer includes up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave, and access to an employee assistance program.
• Rewarding career with on-the-job learning, development, and upskilling opportunities within and across our brands

If you're an experienced materials or supply chain professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

At CSR, we're building a better future together.

We are a team of 2,600 people across Australia and New Zealand, and we are all collaborating every single day towards a shared purpose - 'Building solutions for a better future'. As a leading Australian Manufacturing business, we're at the forefront of developing innovative, sustainable, and high performing building products and systems.

At CSR, we put people first. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, supportive, and inclusive working environment that enables everyone to feel valued, grow and truly thrive. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for everyone and welcoming people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, abilities, and life stage.

To find out more about us, visit www.csr.com.au

We have a strong commitment to workplace health and safety and the wellbeing of our people. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening and a background check.