Corporate Materials Manager

Le Sueur Incorporated; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Sueur Incorporated is seeking a Corporate Materials Manager in Minnesota to oversee planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of materials to meet company and customer needs. You will drive supplier relationships, optimize inventory, and support production and delivery efficiency.

The role requires leadership experience, ERP/MRP proficiency, and strong analytical and communication skills to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SCM, Business, Logistics, or related field.
• 5+ years in materials or inventory management in manufacturing.
• Proven leadership and team management.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop material sources and forecast future needs; direct procurement and inventory.
• Supervise purchasing, inventory, receiving, production planners and warehouse teams.
• Develop and execute strategies for materials planning, inventory control, and purchasing.
• Monitor raw materials, components, and finished goods inventories to meet production schedules.
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers; negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms.
• Analyze and forecast material requirements using MRP systems and historical data.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company standards in materials handling.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and logistics to resolve supply chain issues.
• Track KPIs such as inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, and cost savings.
• Conduct regular audits of inventory processes and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to material transactions and supplier performance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Organizational skills

Communication

Team management

Pressure management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Inventory software

Job description

The Position:

The Corporate Materials Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of materials and products according to company needs and customer requirements. This role ensures material availability, minimizes excess inventory, and supports efficient production and delivery.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop material sources and oversees forecasting of future material needs. Directs the acquisition of materials and oversees materials inventory.
• Supervise purchasing, inventory, receiving, production planners and warehouse teams.
• Develop and execute strategies for materials planning, inventory control, and purchasing.
• Monitor and manage raw materials, components, and finished goods inventory to meet production schedules.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers; negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms.
• Analyze and forecast material requirements using MRP systems and historical data.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company standards in all materials handling activities.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and logistics to resolve material or supply chain issues.
• May track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory accuracy, on‑time delivery, and cost savings.
• Conduct regular audits of inventory processes and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to material transactions and supplier performance.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in materials or inventory management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and inventory software
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Functional Job Analysis

Routinely able to:

• Carry up to 10 pounds a minimal distance of 100 feet
• Walk multiple distances of up to 300 feet
• Reach forward, less than 90° shoulder flexion
• Sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Climb stairs of varying heights
• Bend at trunk
• Crouch
• Walk up and down steps
• Reach overhead, less than 90° shoulder flexion