Materials Manager

Morrisonslifecare; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

Morrisonslifecare is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee procurement planning and material availability across our manufacturing units, ensuring production is never held up by material shortages. This role sits at the heart of our supply chain in Chennai and will coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to optimize stock and costs.

The candidate will manage planning across lines, monitor inventory, and support cost-reduction initiatives while ensuring timely material availability.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline; Supply Chain or Engineering preferred.
• 2–5 years of materials management experience.
• Strong planning and vendor coordination skills.
• Working knowledge of inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage material requirements across production lines.
• Coordinate procurement with suppliers and the purchase team.
• Monitor inventory levels and minimize excess/obsolete stock.
• Oversee store operations and material issue processes.
• Analyze material costs and support cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ensure timely availability of materials for production schedules.

Skills

Strong planning

Vendor coordination

Education

Graduate (Supply Chain/Engineering preferred)

Tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

We are looking for a Materials Manager to oversee procurement planning and material availability across our manufacturing units, ensuring production is never held up by material shortages.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage material requirements across production lines.
• Coordinate procurement with suppliers and the purchase team.
• Monitor inventory levels and minimize excess/obsolete stock.
• Oversee store operations and material issue processes.
• Analyze material costs and support cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ensure timely availability of materials for production schedules.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline (Supply Chain/Engineering preferred).
• 2-5 years of materials management experience.
• Strong planning and vendor coordination skills.
• Working knowledge of inventory management systems.