* Experienced Materials Manager in LaPorte

Energy Jobline ZR; Laporte (Sullivan County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Materials Manager to lead procurement, planning, inventory control and stockroom operations. You will ensure timely material availability to support production and customer requirements.

You will supervise planning, inventory, and receiving, drive process improvements, and collaborate with purchasing, production and sales to optimize material availability and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing materials management.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience with management training.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise planning, inventory control and stockroom teams.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and develop staff to meet goals.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Align with Purchasing & Vendor Management; work with SC and vendors.
• Evaluate vendor quotations and negotiate to ensure quality, price and delivery.
• Maintain ethical and transparent vendor relationships.
• Oversee material planning and production scheduling to meet demand.
• Collaborate with production and sales to align material availability.
• Establish and monitor inventory control systems.
• Minimize carrying costs and reduce obsolete inventory.
• Ensure receiving processes timely and accurate receipt of goods.
• Maintain organized and efficient stockroom operations.
• Analyze supply chain performance and implement improvements.
• Utilize ERP systems to manage procurement and inventory data.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

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Summary

The Materials Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all aspects of materials management, including purchasing, planning, inventory control and stockroom operations. This role ensures efficient procurement, accurate inventory levels, and timely material availability to support production and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Supervision

• Directly supervise planning, inventory control and stockroom teams.
• Hire,train, evaluate, and develop staff to meet departmental goals.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Alignment with Purchasing & Vendor Management-Working directly with SC and vendors
• Evaluate vendor quotations and negotiate contracts to ensure quality, price, and delivery standards.
• Maintain ethical and transparent vendor relationships.

Planning & Scheduling

• Oversee material planning and production scheduling to meet forecasted demand.
• Collaborate with production and sales teams to align material availability with operational needs.

Inventory Management

• Establishand monitor inventory control systems to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Minimize carrying costs and reduce excess or obsolete inventory.
• Ensure accurate inventory records through regular audits and cycle counts.

Stockroom Oversight

• Ensure receiving processes timely and accurate receipt of goods.
• Maintain organized and efficient stockroom operations.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards during material handling.

Process Improvement & Reporting

• Analyze supply chain performance and implement improvements to reduce lead times and costs.
• Utilize ERP systems to manage procurement and inventory data.
• Serve as single point contact for all customers expedite request impacting theSouth Bend DC
• Proactivelyreview open orders to identify opportunities for immediate shipments
• Work with Customer service and sales team to obtain approvals for partial shipments, when appropriate
• Monitor performance for backlog status and same day shipment performance

Requirements:

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing materials management.
• At east 3 years of supervisory experience; management training .

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of procurement, inventory control, and production planning best practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Moderate noise environment typical of a manufacturing setting.
• Prepare reports and metrics to support business planning and decision-making.