Materials Manager

Linamar Corporation; Guelph; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employee benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Linamar Corporation in Guelph, Ontario is seeking a Manager, Materials to oversee all materials management activities, including inventory planning, purchasing, and distribution. You will lead the materials team, coordinate with suppliers, and implement cost-saving strategies to ensure efficient production flow and quality.

The role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and deep expertise in inventory management, purchasing, and supply chain processes.

Qualifications

• Background in overseeing materials management including inventory planning, purchasing, and distribution.
• Experience leading a materials team and implementing supply chain strategies for efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Direct customer contact for orders, ensuring accurate scheduling and fulfillment.
• Oversee materials management activities including inventory planning, purchasing, logistics, and distribution to support production.
• Supervise and train materials personnel on standards.
• Lead physical inventories and prepare monthly/quarterly reports to optimize plant capacity and material flow.
• Monitor supplier compliance and performance, ensuring quality, cost-efficiency, and on-time delivery, while minimizing transport costs.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Purchasing

Supply chain

Forecasting

Supplier relationships

Team leadership

Education

Supply Chain Management

CSCP/CPIM certification asset

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Summary

Oversee all materials management activities, including inventory planning and control, purchasing, and distribution. This role ensures the efficient flow of materials to support production while minimizing costs and maintaining quality standards. Key responsibilities include supplier coordination, logistics management, cost control, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. The Materials Manager also leads the materials team, fosters collaboration with other departments, and implements strategies to optimize supply chain operations. Success in this role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and expertise in inventory management, purchasing, and supply chain processes, with a focus on efficiency and reliability.

Job Description

Job Title: Manager, Materials

Job Summary

Oversee all materials management activities, including inventory planning and control, purchasing, and distribution. This role ensures the efficient flow of materials to support production while minimizing costs and maintaining quality standards. Key responsibilities include supplier coordination, logistics management, cost control, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. The Materials Manager also leads the materials team, fosters collaboration with other departments, and implements strategies to optimize supply chain operations. Success in this role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and expertise in inventory management, purchasing, and supply chain processes, with a focus on efficiency and reliability.

Responsibility

• Serve as the direct customer contact for customer orders, ensuring accurate scheduling, communication, and fulfillment of requirements.


• Oversee all materials management activities, including inventory planning, purchasing, logistics, and distribution, to support production and delivery schedules.


• Supervise and train materials personnel on standards.


• Lead physical inventories, adjust inventory levels as needed, and prepare monthly and quarterly reports to optimize plant capacity and material flow.


• Monitor supplier compliance and performance, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery, while minimizing transportation costs using Linamar Transportation when feasible.


• Maintain lean initiatives and 5S standards in the department, ensuring efficient use of floor space, lot control traceability, and first in, first out inventory practices.


• Conduct performance appraisals for direct reports, ensuring alignment with Linamar’s Stepping Stool of Success Strategy to balance customer, employee, and financial satisfaction.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Educational background in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field or related work experience.


• A professional certification, such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), or a similar credential, is an asset.

Required Skills/Experience

• 5–7 years of experience in materials management, supply chain, or related fields, preferably in manufacturing.


• Proficiency in inventory control, purchasing, logistics, and ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).


• Proven ability to lead, train, and develop teams, including conducting performance appraisals.


• Strong decision-making, delegation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.


• Strong track record of managing supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery.


• Expertise in forecasting material requirements, optimizing supply chain operations, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Competitive Compensation


• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.


• Opportunities for career advancement.


• Sustainability Council


• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.


• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.