Material Manager

Emotiv Mobility; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emotiv Mobility in Kansas City, USA, seeks a leader to head a cross-functional materials team and align procurement, logistics, and packaging with demand.

You will establish standardized systems, monitor KPIs, coach the team, manage supplier relationships, and pursue continuous improvement and cost reduction across materials and logistics.

This role emphasizes data integrity, safe operations, and adherence to company standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a cross-functional materials team, including Assistant Material Managers, Logistics Specialists, Coordinators, and Planners
• Establish and maintain standardized systems and processes to ensure accurate, timely reporting and data integrity
• Partner with manufacturing and customers to align production schedules, transportation, and inventory levels to meet demand
• Ensure receiving processes and system transactions are accurate to protect inventory integrity and system reliability
• Drive team performance through coaching, development, and ongoing evaluation to meet current and future business needs
• Manage supplier relationships with a focus on performance, accountability, and alignment to operational objectives
• Oversee end-to-end material flow, ensuring timely procurement of production and service components
• Monitor inventory health, cycle counts, and accuracy to consistently meet company targets
• Evaluate equipment and service capabilities to ensure alignment with production volumes and operational demands
• Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives across materials, logistics, and packaging functions
• Establish and track key operating indicators (KOIs), driving accountability to achieve business goals
• Oversee packaging and logistics strategies, including premium freight reduction, routing optimization, and customer compliance (CLIPS)
• Maintain and optimize PFEP (Plan for Every Part), ensuring effective Min/Max inventory levels across all locations
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with company standards and operational requirements
• Promote a safe work environment by adhering to and reinforcing emergency and safety protocols
• Support additional business needs and initiatives as required by leadership

Job description

• Lead and develop a cross-functional materials team, including Assistant Material Managers, Logistics Specialists, Coordinators, and Planners
• Establish and maintain standardized systems and processes to ensure accurate, timely reporting and data integrity
• Partner with manufacturing and customers to align production schedules, transportation, and inventory levels to meet demand
• Ensure receiving processes and system transactions are accurate to protect inventory integrity and system reliability
• Drive team performance through coaching, development, and ongoing evaluation to meet current and future business needs
• Manage supplier relationships with a focus on performance, accountability, and alignment to operational objectives
• Oversee end-to-end material flow, ensuring timely procurement of production and service components
• Monitor inventory health, cycle counts, and accuracy to consistently meet company targets
• Evaluate equipment and service capabilities to ensure alignment with production volumes and operational demands
• Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives across materials, logistics, and packaging functions
• Establish and track key operating indicators (KOIs), driving accountability to achieve business goals
• Oversee packaging and logistics strategies, including premium freight reduction, routing optimization, and customer compliance (CLIPS)
• Maintain and optimize PFEP (Plan for Every Part), ensuring effective Min/Max inventory levels across all locations
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with company standards and operational requirements
• Promote a safe work environment by adhering to and reinforcing emergency and safety protocols
• Support additional business needs and initiatives as required by leadership