Materials Manager

Weldco-Beales MFG Alberta Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Plan with 3% company-m

Education support including EI top-up

Competitive pay and comprehensive bene

Multiple schedule options with shorter

Rewards & recognition programs

Job summary

Weldco-Beales Manufacturing is seeking a Materials Manager to lead strategic material planning, control inventory, and optimize warehouse operations to meet production demand.

You will partner with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, and Logistics to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing, improved material utilization, and on-time delivery while driving lean initiatives and cost efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma from accredited institution.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, materials management or shipping/receiving.
• Inventory management and warehouse operations expertise.
• Production planning and scheduling knowledge.
• Capacity planning and resource allocation experience.
• Strong understanding of material requirements planning (MRP).
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership and team development.
• Supply chain management and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counting, physical inventories, and reconciliation processes.
• Oversee and control all inventory, including stock in the yard.
• Analyze inventory trends, usage patterns, and material requirements to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Establish and maintain inventory policies, safety stock levels, reorder points, and inventory KPIs.
• Manage excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory reduction initiatives.
• Ensure inventory transactions are accurately maintained within ERP system.
• Lead and supervise all shipping, receiving, warehouse, and material handling activities.
• Ensure timely receipt, inspection, and processing of incoming materials and components.
• Coordinate outbound shipments to customers and suppliers while ensuring compliance with transportation requirements.
• Develop procedures to improve receiving accuracy and shipping performance.
• Manage relationships with freight carriers, third-party logistics providers, and transportation partners.
• Monitor shipping costs and implement cost-reduction initiatives where appropriate.
• Lead, mentor, and develop warehouse, inventory, shipping, receiving, and material planning personnel.
• Establish performance metrics and drive accountability for departmental objectives.
• Promote lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives (6S).
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, warehouse organization, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Participate in cross-functional projects focused on operational excellence and business growth.

Skills

Inventory management

Warehouse operations

Production planning

Scheduling

Capacity planning

MRP

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma

Supply Chain Management / Operations / Business Admin

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Your professional future matters. At Weldco-Beales Manufacturing, we care as much about your future as we do about our own. That’s why we’re always: Searching for top talent; Striving for new heights; and Succeeding in creating a dynamic work environment. Everything you bring to the table, we want it. We want to watch you grow and thrive alongside WBM.

Who Are We?

In operation for 80 years, Weldco-Beales Manufacturing is proudly a 100% Inuvialuit-owned company. We put three things ahead of all else: our people, our quality, and our safety. We produce heavy equipment attachments for construction, forestry, mining, scrap recycling, and resource industries throughout Canada, the USA, and internationally. Joining our team means committing to excellence, while receiving industry-leading employee experience. We’ll stand behind you as you strive for success and promote the ideals of WBM.

Who Are You?

The Materials Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of all material-related activities within the shop floor. This role oversees inventory management, shipping and receiving functions, material flow, warehouse operations, production support, and shop floor capacity planning to ensure materials are available to meet customer demands while optimizing inventory levels and operational efficiency.

The Materials Manager will work closely with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, and Logistics teams to maintain uninterrupted manufacturing operations, improve material utilization, and support on-time delivery performance.

What Will You Do?

• Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counting programs, physical inventories, and reconciliation processes.
• Oversee and control all inventory, including stock in the yard.
• Analyze inventory trends, usage patterns, and material requirements to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Establish and maintain inventory policies, safety stock levels, reorder points, and inventory KPIs.
• Manage excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory reduction initiatives.
• Ensure inventory transactions are accurately maintained within inventory management/ERP system.
• Lead and supervise all shipping, receiving, warehouse, and material handling activities.
• Ensure timely receipt, inspection, and processing of incoming materials and components.
• Coordinate outbound shipments to customers and suppliers while ensuring compliance with transportation requirements.
• Develop procedures to improve receiving accuracy and shipping performance.
• Manage relationships with freight carriers, third-party logistics providers, and transportation partners.
• Monitor shipping costs and implement cost-reduction initiatives where appropriate.
• Lead, mentor, and develop warehouse, inventory, shipping, receiving, and material planning personnel.
• Establish performance metrics and drive accountability for departmental objectives.
• Promote lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives (6S).
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, warehouse organization, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Participate in cross-functional projects focused on operational excellence and business growth.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma from accredited institution.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experienceof progressive experience in supply chain, materials management or shipping/receiving
• Inventory management and warehouse operations expertise.
• Production planning and scheduling knowledge.
• Capacity planning and resource allocation experience.
• Strong understanding of material requirements planning (MRP).
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership and team development.
• Supply chain management and continuous improvement.

Bonus Round!

Our employees are the lifeblood of WBM. We offer the following benefits to help you be he best version of yourself:

• Multiple schedule options with shorter work weeks
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Company Pension Plan with 3% company matching
• Education support including EI top-up payments
• A workplace that prides itself on safety, cleanliness, respect, and results.
• Rewards:
• monthly incentive program with monetary rewards
• service awards in 5-year increments
• company/team events
• personal growth
• career advancement opportunities

What Do You Think?

Just a Quick Heads-Up!

To help us keep things moving and make sure we give every application a fair look, we may use a little help from AI during the initial resume screening process. It’s just a tool to help us match your experience with the role. No AI is making big decisions in this very human-centric process!

Real people are still very much part of every step, especially when it comes to interviews and final decisions. If you ever have questions or need any kind of accommodation along the way, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re happy to help!

Vacancy Status

This position is currently vacant and available for immediate hire.