Manager of Material and Procurement

Voltify; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge transportation company located in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a Materials Manager. This role involves strategic leadership in materials management, focusing on optimizing inventory performance while ensuring safe and cost-effective operations. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and have a minimum of two years of relevant experience, particularly within the rail industry. Join us to help reduce dependency on fossil fuels and contribute to innovative transportation solutions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Purchasing/Procurement, Materials or Inventory Management, Transportation, Logistics, Rail Operations, Supply Chain Management, or Basic Warehousing.
• 5+ years of Materials/Inventory Management experience in the railroad industry is acceptable as an equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Direct inventory operations and oversee third-party service providers.
• Manage the full order lifecycle: forecasting, requisitioning, purchase order creation, and delivery scheduling.
• Optimize transportation and logistics processes to support efficient product and service delivery.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Understanding of financial concepts and procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Who We Are

At Voltify, we are building the next generation of rail – battery locomotives that fast charge autonomously and dynamically through a dedicated self-sustained microgrid network.

We are bringing back the power to the industry and eliminating the dependency on fossil fuels.

Lowering the rail industry's main expense – energy – by more than 20%.

This is over $3B yearly just in North America.

We are already working with some of the largest global rail companies with over $50M in contingent orders.

We have raised over $30M from top tier funds and strategics and rapidly growing.

Our founding team has a proven track record in building billion $ public companies in renewable energy and infrastructure.

Job Summary

The Materials Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all materials management functions.

This role ensures the safe, timely, and cost‑effective flow of materials to support organizational operations, while maintaining high service levels and optimizing inventory performance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct inventory operations and oversee third‑party service providers, including cycle counting, stocking strategies, obsolescence control, warranty processes, quality standards, and packaging requirements.
• Manage the full order lifecycle: forecasting, requisitioning, purchase order creation, and delivery scheduling.
• Oversee warehousing and storage operations to ensure safety, organization, efficiency, and effective space utilization.
• Plan and coordinate material requirements for maintenance, capital programs, external partners, and operational modifications.
• Ensure timely delivery, handling, and distribution of materials to meet internal customer needs.
• Optimize transportation and logistics processes to support efficient product and service delivery.
• Develop, implement, and enhance materials management processes, systems, and workflows.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and performance management to employees, as applicable.
• Promote a strong safety culture by communicating expectations, implementing safety programs, and enforcing compliance with all safety policies.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of experience in Purchasing/Procurement, Materials or Inventory Management, Transportation, Logistics, Rail Operations, Supply Chain Management, or Basic Warehousing

Equivalent Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 5+ years of Materials/Inventory Management experience in the railroad industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of experience in Purchasing/Procurement, Materials/Inventory Management, Transportation, Logistics, Rail Operations, Supply Chain Management, or Basic Warehousing in rail industry
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in any of the above areas

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Understanding of financial concepts and procedures