Materials Manager: Lead Lean Inventory & Growth

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

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.