Materials Control Manager: Inventory Leader & ERP Expert

MacLean-Fogg; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match and profit分享

Paid time off and holidays

Health Savings Account contributions

Life insurance and short-term/disabilt

Job summary

MacLean-Fogg is hiring a Materials Control Manager at our Chesterfield, MI manufacturing facility. You will lead inventory control operations, strengthen material availability, and develop the materials control team to support efficient manufacturing.

This on-site role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 6+ years of inventory control experience, and strong leadership. You will use ERP systems to manage inbound receipts, conduct cycle counts, and collaborate across production, logistics, and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 6 years of inventory control experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and ability to develop team members.
• Sound judgment and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Great organizational skills with multitasking and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials control operations to determine material quantities for master production scheduling.
• Oversee cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy and appropriate ordering.
• Identify and resolve inventory and material supply issues with root-cause analysis.
• Review purchasing trends to improve inventory operations and efficiency.
• Support cost-containment efforts by minimizing inventory loss and optimizing space.
• Represent inventory needs in supplier relationships and ensure reliable material supply.
• Supervise and mentor materials control staff and provide training.
• Use ERP systems to maintain accurate inventory data and reporting, and coordinate with production, logistics, and quality teams.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

ERP systems (JDE or similar)

Mathematical proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JDE ERP

Job description

MacLean-Fogg is hiring a Materials Control Manager at our Chesterfield, MI manufacturing facility. You will lead inventory control operations, strengthen material availability, and develop the materials control team to support efficient manufacturing.

This on-site role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 6+ years of inventory control experience, and strong leadership. You will use ERP systems to manage inbound receipts, conduct cycle counts, and collaborate across production, logistics, and quality