Materials & Inventory Operations Lead

Wells; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k with profit sharing

Wellness incentives

PTO

Job summary

Wells is seeking a Materials Team Lead to coordinate daily precast concrete materials activities, oversee a team of material handlers, and partner with production, quality, maintenance and safety to ensure timely, compliant material availability.

The role emphasizes inventory control, sourcing, and cost-conscious procurement, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have purchasing or materials management experience and strong vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of five years of purchasing or materials management experience.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, procurement processes and supply chain operations.
• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems or ability to learn quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments and with vendors.
• Forklift operation experience or willingness to obtain certification.
• Knowledge of production processes and field operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and condition of facilities, offices, and yards.
• Manage receiving, storage, and staging of materials for production.
• Verify incoming shipments for accuracy and condition.
• Maintain inventory records and system entry in Oracle.
• Monitor stock levels and reorder materials to meet demands.
• Coordinate material needs with Production, Field Ops, and Engineering.
• Source vendors, negotiate pricing and issue purchase orders.
• Review supplier performance and costs to optimize sourcing.
• Approve invoices within authority and keep records.
• Operate forklifts as needed and support shipping activities.

Skills

Vendor relations

Negotiation

Inventory management

Procurement processes

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Forklift operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Excel

Job description

Wells is seeking a Materials Team Lead to coordinate daily precast concrete materials activities, oversee a team of material handlers, and partner with production, quality, maintenance and safety to ensure timely, compliant material availability.

The role emphasizes inventory control, sourcing, and cost-conscious procurement, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have purchasing or materials management experience and strong vendor relationships.