Materials Lead – Multi-Site Logistics & Inventory

Panelmatic-Inc.-1; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Career advancement

Competitive wages

Job summary

Panelmatic is seeking a Materials Lead to develop and execute enterprise-wide materials management strategies. You will lead warehouse operations, material flow, shipping, inventory control, logistics, and transportation to optimize working capital and on-time delivery.

This role standardizes processes across manufacturing locations, drives continuous improvement, and builds a high-performing team focused on safety, efficiency, and Lean/Six Sigma methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in materials management, warehouse operations, logistics, and supply chain.
• Experience managing multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, electrical equipment, control panels, switchgear, automation, or related industries preferred.
• Demonstrated success implementing warehouse and material flow improvements.
• Experience leading large teams and managing organizational transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead all warehouse operations including receiving, storage, inventory control, material handling, and outbound shipping.
• Develop standardized warehouse processes, procedures, and KPIs across all Panelmatic facilities.
• Optimize warehouse layouts, storage utilization, and material handling systems to support business growth.
• Drive improvements in inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and warehouse productivity.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Design and implement efficient material flow strategies from receiving through production and shipment.
• Establish supermarket, kitting, point-of-use inventory, Kanban, and replenishment systems where appropriate.
• Partner with Operations and Production teams to eliminate material shortages and production interruptions.
• Improve material presentation, line-side delivery, and internal logistics processes.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives focused on waste reduction and throughput improvement.
• Oversee all inbound and outbound material movements.
• Establish receiving standards to ensure timely inspection, transaction processing, and material availability.
• Develop shipping processes that support customer delivery commitments and transportation optimization.
• Improve dock utilization, scheduling, and loading efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific packaging and shipping requirements.
• Inbound & Outbound Logistics
• Manage transportation providers, freight forwarders, parcel carriers, and logistics partners.
• Develop logistics strategies to optimize freight costs, service levels, and transit performance.
• Lead carrier negotiations, transportation contracts, and performance management.
• Monitor freight spend and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Establish transportation KPIs and reporting processes.
• Partner with Supply Planning, Procurement, and Operations to align material availability with production requirements.
• Drive inventory optimization initiatives and improve inventory turns.
• Lead annual physical inventories and cycle count programs.
• Leadership & Organizational Development
• Build and lead a high-performing materials management organization.
• Develop talent, succession plans, and capability-building programs.
• Establish clear performance metrics and accountability throughout the organization.
• Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Support cross-functional collaboration across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Finance.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives throughout materials management operations.
• Implement technology and automation solutions that improve efficiency and scalability.
• Standardize best practices across all facilities.
• Develop dashboards and metrics to drive operational performance improvements.

Skills

ERP systems

WMS

Inventory management

KPI management

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Epicor

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Panelmatic is seeking a Materials Lead to develop and execute enterprise-wide materials management strategies. You will lead warehouse operations, material flow, shipping, inventory control, logistics, and transportation to optimize working capital and on-time delivery.

This role standardizes processes across manufacturing locations, drives continuous improvement, and builds a high-performing team focused on safety, efficiency, and Lean/Six Sigma methods.