Global Materials Manager | Supply Chain Leader

Energy Jobline ZR; Parsons (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Astec seeks a Materials Manager to oversee inventory and materials planning at a North American manufacturing site. You will lead 5–10 staff, drive 5-year supply chain roadmaps, and ensure on-time deliveries by optimizing inventory, warehousing, and transportation.

Strong leadership, budgeting, and change management are essential, with deep Oracle ERP experience. The role requires BS or BA in a related field, advanced degree preferred, and ASCM/APICS certification is a plus; global matrix

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree required, and Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field.
• ASCM or APICS certification as CSCP, CPIM, CLTD, ISM certification, desired
• 5+ years’ progressive experience in Materials Management, preferably for large global/multinational, process driven companies, building and optimizing programs across diverse teams and cultures
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Ability to work within a global matrix organization
• Manufacturing operations experience
• Oracle ERP use, and expertise

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence in supply chain capabilities through execution of the 5-year strategic roadmap.
• Ensure alignment with vision of company business and growth strategies and effective execution of agreed Global category strategies
• Recommend and implement solutions to existing materials movement processes to reduce waste and increase quality and efficiency
• Coordinate the implementation of best-in-class materials management processes, coaching, mentoring, and training local Teams to achieve highest standards of operational efficiency
• Maintain optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements
• Supervise, evaluate and coach staff members
• Interface with product line coordinators on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments
• Oversee the material control, storage, transportation, and delivery of all company raw materials, purchased items and internally fabricated products
• Facilitates, Manages and Oversees the cycle counting program insuring “absolute” and “net” accuracy of inventory are within company targets of >98%
• Locates discrepancies and determines reason for inventory and makes any necessary adjustments in system accordingly
• Validates inventory discrepancies, researches, and identifies root causes to formulate recommendations in the form of process enhancements to improve inventory accuracy
• Works with other personnel and auditors, as required, to correct inventory issues throughout the year
• Track key metrics and measure to gauge the success of the function
• Responsible for leading a team to place orders within lead time, expedite if necessary to meet on time delivery expectations minimizing disruption to manufacturing
• Assimilate, report, and speak regularly to management and others about shortages and process improvements
• Work closely with the Operational Leads (Tactical Buyer) and Material Planning organization to ensure alignment and effective execution of the master schedule

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supply chain management

Budgeting

Problem-solving

Team management

Education

BS/BA in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Astec seeks a Materials Manager to oversee inventory and materials planning at a North American manufacturing site. You will lead 5–10 staff, drive 5-year supply chain roadmaps, and ensure on-time deliveries by optimizing inventory, warehousing, and transportation.

Strong leadership, budgeting, and change management are essential, with deep Oracle ERP experience. The role requires BS or BA in a related field, advanced degree preferred, and ASCM/APICS certification is a plus; global matrix