Materials Manager

DeZURIK, Inc.; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 98,221 - 122,776; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Job summary

DeZURIK, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Materials Manager who balances strategy with hands-on execution, leads planning, purchasing, and inventory teams, and drives on-time delivery.

You will optimize ERP usage, improve reporting, and coach teams in MRP, BOMs, and production processes, while reducing excess inventory and strengthening supplier performance.

This role offers a hybrid work schedule, competitive base salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to shape supply chain improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with MRP systems, inventory planning, purchasing, and team leadership.
• APICS certification, manufacturing experience, knowledge of Bills of Material and production processes are valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and purchasing teams and oversee inventory management, purchasing operations, supplier performance, and materials processes.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, Scheduling, Engineering, Finance, and IT to align supply and demand and optimize inventory levels.
• Strengthen ERP utilization, improve reporting/analytics, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Data-driven decisions

Education

APICS certification

Tools

MRP systems

ERP systems

Inventory planning tools

Job description

Overview

At DeZURIK, we’re looking for a Materials Manager who thrives on balancing strategy with execution, enjoys leading teams, and is energized by solving complex supply chain challenges. This is a high-impact role responsible for ensuring the right materials are available at the right time to support customer commitments, production goals, and business growth.

Responsibilities

As Materials Manager, you'll lead the planning and purchasing teams while overseeing inventory management, purchasing operations, supplier performance, and materials processes. You'll partner closely with Operations, Sales, Scheduling, Engineering, Finance, and IT to align supply and demand, optimize inventory levels, and improve on-time delivery performance. You'll also play a key role in strengthening ERP utilization, enhancing reporting and analytics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain. This role is ideal for a leader who enjoys using data to make decisions, improving processes, and developing people. You'll provide direction and training on MRP, inventory control, ERP systems, and planning processes while helping reduce excess and obsolete inventory, improve supplier performance, and support new product introductions and production transitions.

Qualifications

Success in this position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience with MRP systems, inventory planning, purchasing, and team leadership is essential. APICS certification, manufacturing experience, and knowledge of Bills of Material and production processes are highly valued.

Additional Information

At DeZURIK, you'll join a collaborative team where your leadership directly impacts customer satisfaction, operational performance, and business results. This position is eligible for DeZURIK’s hybrid work schedule. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Compensation & Benefits

DeZURIK offers a competitive base salary in the $98,221 to $122,776 range, based on experience and qualifications, along with annual bonus opportunities tied to performance. Beyond pay, our market-leading benefits are designed to support your wellbeing. These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. DeZURIK also provides a health savings account with company match, a retirement plan for employer contributions through Vanguard, and access to the Granite Assistance Fund for support when it is needed most. We value time for rest and personal growth, offering generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays.