Materials Leader – Industrial Manufacturing (FL)

Korn Ferry; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan with company contrib

Profit-sharing

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Korn Ferry is partnering to recruit a Materials Manager for a large Florida manufacturing operation. The role supervises production planning, purchasing, inventory control, scheduling, logistics, and material management, guiding a transitioning ERP system and leading a strong materials team.

The successful candidate will drive supply chain performance, partner with operations and sales, and contribute to operational excellence across the site in Pensacola, FL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Operations, or related field.
• Extensive leadership experience in materials management within an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Experience in building products, construction materials, HVAC, automotive, or similar sectors.
• Strong ERP/MRP experience including demand planning, forecasting, inventory control, purchasing, and production planning.
• Experience supporting or leading Oracle ERP implementation projects is highly preferred.
• Deep understanding of material flow, inventory accuracy, and supply chain execution in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams, drive accountability, and improve business performance.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with operations, manufacturing, sales, and supply chain teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production planning, purchasing, inventory control, scheduling, logistics, and material management.
• Support a transitioning ERP system and guide ERP-related improvements.
• Lead and develop a sizeable materials team.
• Collaborate across operations, manufacturing, sales, and supply chain to improve performance.

Skills

Leadership

ERP/MRP

Forecasting

Inventory control

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Oracle ERP

MRP systems

Demand planning

Forecasting systems

Job description

Korn Ferry is partnering to recruit a Materials Manager for a large Florida manufacturing operation. The role supervises production planning, purchasing, inventory control, scheduling, logistics, and material management, guiding a transitioning ERP system and leading a strong materials team.

The successful candidate will drive supply chain performance, partner with operations and sales, and contribute to operational excellence across the site in Pensacola, FL.