Director, Materials & Logistics

polaris; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Inc. in Huntsville is seeking a strategic Director of Materials & Logistics to build a world-class materials organization, modernize logistics, and develop future operations leaders. You will drive strategy, systems, and talent to support growth, improve performance, and strengthen capability.

Lead a high-impact team across production planning, inventory, and internal logistics while advancing Lean practices and PFEP programs to optimize material flow and capital efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations management, engineering, business, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing supply chain, materials, logistics, or operations.
• Experience with ERP and SCM systems such as SAP and Blue Yonder for materials and planning.
• Minimum 5 years leading managers and large cross-functional teams.
• Lean material flow and inventory optimization experience.
• Strong financial and analytical/problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Own performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, and People metrics for the materials and logistics organization.
• Lead production planning, material planning, inventory control, warehouse operations, receiving, shipping, line replenishment, and internal logistics functions.
• Ensure material availability supports production requirements while optimizing inventory investment and working capital.
• Establish and maintain industry-leading inventory accuracy and inventory turns performance.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators that drive accountability, visibility, and continuous improvement.
• Support lean and flexible manufacturing methods. Implement and continuously improve pull systems throughout manufacturing and with our supplier base to deliver materials to the Point of Use efficiently.
• Develop, Implement, and continually optimize Plans for Every Part (PFEP).

Skills

Leadership

Lean

Data-driven decision-making

Analytical thinking

Financial acumen

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

SAP

Blue Yonder

Job description

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

Lead Transformation. Build Capability. Drive Growth.

At Polaris, we are seeking a strategic, transformational Director of Materials & Logistics to lead one of the most critical functions in our Huntsville manufacturing operation. This is an opportunity to build a world-class materials organization, modernize logistics and material flow processes, and develop the next generation of operations leaders. As a key member of the operations leadership team, you will drive meaningful business impact by shaping the strategy, systems, and talent needed to support growth, improve operational performance, and strengthen organizational capability for the future.

What You'll Impact

• Build a scalable materials and logistics organization capable of supporting future business growth and operational complexity.
• Lead internal logistics transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, responsiveness, flexibility, and cost competitiveness.
• Improve inventory accuracy, inventory turns, working capital performance, and delivery reliability across the operation.
• Partner with operations leaders to strengthen organizational capability and succession readiness for future leadership roles.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean material flow principles, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

• Own performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, and People metrics for the materials and logistics organization.
• Lead production planning, material planning, inventory control, warehouse operations, receiving, shipping, line replenishment, and internal logistics functions.
• Ensure material availability supports production requirements while optimizing inventory investment and working capital.
• Establish and maintain industry-leading inventory accuracy and inventory turns performance.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators that drive accountability, visibility, and continuous improvement.
• Support lean and flexible manufacturing methods. Implement and continuously improve pull systems throughout manufacturing and with our supplier base to deliver materials to the Point of Use efficiently.
• Develop, Implement, and continually optimize Plans for Every Part (PFEP).

What Success Looks Like

• Building a high-performing materials organization that enables business growth.
• Creating sustainable improvements in inventory accuracy, inventory turns, and material availability.
• Establishing a best-in-class internal logistics operation that supports manufacturing excellence.
• Developing a strong leadership bench capable of supporting future operational needs.
• Delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness for HSV plant, plant to plant supply, and PG&A supply.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing supply chain, materials management, logistics, or operations.
• Good knowledge of and experience using ERP and Supply Chain Systems, such as SAP and Blue Yonder for managing materials, planning/sequencing production, managing material flow, warehouse management, and inventory management.
• Minimum of 5 years leading managers and large cross-functional teams.
• Proven success implementing Lean material flow and inventory optimization strategies.
• Strong financial and business acumen with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree.
• APICS/ASCM, CPIM, CSCP, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar certifications.
• Previous success leading material flow transformation within automotive, powersports, heavy equipment, aerospace, or high-volume manufacturing.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE.

• At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing.
• Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture.
• At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan.
• Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future.
• In addition to competitive pay, Po