Materials Leader: Lean Inventory & Supply Chain

Ultipro; Stoughton, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro is seeking an experienced Materials Control Supervisor to lead a multi-site team in delivering and controlling all production materials for trailers and chassis products.

You will establish plans for material presentation, delivery, and storage, working with Supply Chain and suppliers to implement Kanbans and Lean methods from supplier to assembly. The role requires strong ERP/MRP knowledge and proven cost-reduction impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management or related field required.
• APICS certification a plus.
• Minimum 5 years in materials/logistics management within design/manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar environments.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP, forecasting, and order policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Material Control Supervisors across sites to manage materials.
• Implement plans for material presentation, delivery and control from receipts to shipments.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Suppliers to implement Kanbans and lean methods.
• Plan material storage within sites using lean principles.
• Develop systems for inventory forecasting, purchasing and material control.
• Prepare delivery reports and communicate risks of late deliveries.
• Schedule production by monitoring inventories and progress.
• Coordinate with quality, engineering and manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain accuracy of inventory counts and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in materials budgeting and variance analysis.
• Participate in MRB and CAR meetings to resolve quality issues.
• Work with Purchasing, Engineering and Quality to reduce costs.
• Maintain safe, compliant work environment per regulations.
• Attend scheduled hours and maintain attendance.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate as part of a team; accommodate other duties as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Financial analysis

Cost modeling

Process improvement

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/management or related discipline

APICS certification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

MS Access

Job description

Ultipro is seeking an experienced Materials Control Supervisor to lead a multi-site team in delivering and controlling all production materials for trailers and chassis products.

You will establish plans for material presentation, delivery, and storage, working with Supply Chain and suppliers to implement Kanbans and Lean methods from supplier to assembly. The role requires strong ERP/MRP knowledge and proven cost-reduction impact.