Materials Flow & Logistics Manager

The Technology & Manufacturing Association; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Anodizing is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee the flow of inbound and outbound materials from receiving through processing to shipping. This role ensures accurate, on-time movement and real-time visibility to prevent delays and mis-shipments.

Key responsibilities include receiving and identification, location control, internal transfers, shipping documentation, and coordinating truck scheduling.

Qualifications

• 3-5 Years in Shipping and Receiving or Materials Management
• College Degree Preferred
• Experience with use of an ERP System
• Supervisory Experience in the manufacturing industry

Responsibilities

• Receiving & Identification: Oversee receiving of all inbound material and verify quantities, part numbers, and customer information.
• Location Control & Scanning: Ensure skids are in correct locations and scanned accurately to provide real-time visibility.
• Internal Transfers: Coordinate timely movement of jobs to processing and prevent idle work due to missed handoffs.
• Shipping & Documentation: Ensure packing slips are accurate and complete and shipments meet customer requirements.
• Logistics & Truck Scheduling: Schedule trucks, coordinate with carriers and internal teams.
• Customer Communication: Provide clear status updates related to shipping and material readiness.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving experience

Supervisory experience

Materials management

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Chicago Anodizing is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee the flow of inbound and outbound materials from receiving through processing to shipping. This role ensures accurate, on-time movement and real-time visibility to prevent delays and mis-shipments.

Key responsibilities include receiving and identification, location control, internal transfers, shipping documentation, and coordinating truck scheduling.