Material Control Manager

Powell Industries; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Powell Industries is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to oversee inventory operations and lead material management at their North Canton, Ohio location. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in materials management, cost reduction, and logistics sourcing strategies.

This full-time position involves managing a team, ensuring inventory accuracy, and developing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Strong negotiation and analytical skills are required, along with a BS degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Strong materials management background.
• Demonstrated track record of cost reductions.

Responsibilities

• Manage department associates in a team-based environment.
• Oversee inventory levels and accuracy.
• Develop logistics sourcing strategies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

MS Office Suite

Six Sigma experience

Analytical skills

Oracle MRP systems

Education

BS degree in technical field or equivalent experience

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

• Identify, implement and track critical metrics for inventory with reaction points clearly identified
• Investigates and solves problems through root cause analysis resulting from cycle counting
• Responsible for continuing programs of exploration for new materials, suppliers, and processes to
  achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity and delivery.
• Keeps abreast of materials and warehousing capacity and constraints
• Manage department associates to create a team-based environment, with open/candid
  communications and direct accountability to ensure the departments operate at a very efficient level.
• Deliver world-class delivery, inventory performance with a focus on quality, on-time delivery and competitive costs.
• As part of the leadership team, develop the annual business plan/tactical plan and ensure all department objectives are achieved as set in the plan.
• Interview applicants for the department in accordance to applicable laws. Train new employees in the department.
• Oversee and manage annual performance and ongoing performance management within the department.
• Recommend and take corrective action in compliance with quality audits, issues, etc.
• Support the Critical Success Factors of the business as directed by the manager.
• Oversee and monitor the receiving and materials department.
• Manage Inventory levels, inventory accuracy, and integrity.
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Leading Excess and Obsolete Inventory process/material, using root cause analysis to minimize effect on the company
• Manage inventory operations at multiple locations
• Oversee Outside Processing routing step for all internal discrete jobs sent out for machine work oplating
• Support the division by being the liaison between the company and auditors (Internal or External)
• Develop storage plan strategy for make/buy and free issued materials and products
• Provide leadership in on-going cost reduction and continuous improvement programs.
• Develop, implement and execute logistics sourcing strategies, practices and procedures in alignment with business unit leaders.
• Develop and implement negotiation strategies for logistic services; including, but not limited to all types of inbound and outbound transportation, warehousing, crating/packaging, freight bill auditing

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in technical field; or 5+ years related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience break down supply chain base.
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Strong materials management background required.
• Must have demonstrated track record of cost reductions.
• Must demonstrate good management skills and be capable of evaluating and staffing Materials organization with strong players.

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

• Good negotiation skills.
• Experience with ISO 9000 quality system requirements.
• Understand how to utilize MRP/ERP systems.
• Ability to develop a system to eliminate material line shortages and multiple schedule changes.
• Ability to manage inventory levels and increase inventory turns.
• Effective use of MS Office Suite.
• Six Sigma experience; green or black belt certification a plus.
• Knowledge of Oracle MRP systems a plus.
• Must be able to work extended hours when required.
• Understanding of financial impact of effective inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good organization skills.
• Must be responsible and dependable.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must have demonstrated excellent leadership skills.

Job Info

• Job Identification 7218
• Job Category Administration
• Posting Date 05/20/2026, 06:02 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift 1st Shift
• Locations 8967 Pleasantwood Ave. NW, North Canton, OH, 44720, US