MATERIALS & LOGISTICS MANAGER

PRAB, Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PRAB, Inc. in Kalamazoo, MI seeks a Materials & Logistics Manager to lead the movement of materials from purchasing through shipping for production and service parts.

You will manage a 20+ person team, optimize inventory, and align supply flow with demand while driving change across legacy functions. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will leverage Infor Visual, Excel, and Zoho CRM to improve data accuracy, KPIs, and supplier performance, delivering scalable, cost-effective operations with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Integrated Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in an OEM environment.
• 5+ years of supervisory or departmental management experience.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Infor Visual preferred), Microsoft Excel, and ZOHO CRM/service tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Proven success managing cross-functional teams and driving organizational change.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution and influencing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across departments and roles.
• Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple high-priority functions concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Promote excellence across logistics, inventory, and shipping operations.
• Lead and develop a combined team of office and shop floor employees (20+ total staff).
• Oversee purchasing, inventory control, material handling, receiving, and outbound shipping.
• Champion change management as this newly created role merges legacy departments.
• Build alignment and collaboration with production, engineering, and service departments.
• Establish inventory control measures to improve accuracy and reduce waste.
• Maintain quality standards in the receiving process and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Ensure efficient material movement between work cells to avoid production delays.
• Manage the planning and execution of equipment and parts shipments ($5M/month).
• Cultivate and evaluate vendor relationships to support cost, quality, and delivery goals.
• Use Infor Visual and Excel to manage data accuracy, job flow, and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement using data, KPIs, and root cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and external shipping regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Change management

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Integrated Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Business Administration

Tools

Infor Visual

Microsoft Excel

ZOHO CRM/Service tools

Job description

• Stability and Growth: As part of the KMC Global family, PRAB is a stable and growing company with a strong future in engineering and manufacturing industrial equipment, including metal scrap conveyors, Metal Chip processing, Fluid recycling, and industrial Process Water and Wastewater treatment.
• Hands-On Innovation: Collaborate with skilled teams to solve real-world challenges for manufacturers worldwide.
• Meaningful Work: Help industrial customers reduce waste, recycle valuable resources, and run more efficiently.
• Career Development: Gain access to leadership mentoring and advancement opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance: We support our employees with flexible schedules, paid time off, and a family-first culture.

The Materials & Logistics Manager is responsible for all material movement into, through, and out of the production facility. This includes oversight of purchasing agents, buyers, vendor relations, receiving, inventory management, internal material handling, and shipping for both manufactured jobs and service parts. This leadership role merges formerly separate functions into a single high-performing team, aligning material flow with production demand. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position requires proactive change leadership and cross-functional collaboration to drive efficiency, scalability, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Integrated Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related discipline
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in an OEM environment
• 5+ years of supervisory or departmental management experience
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Infor Visual preferred), Microsoft Excel, and ZOHO CRM/service tools
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and BOMs
• Proven success managing cross-functional teams and driving organizational change
• Strategic thinker with strong execution and influencing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across departments and roles
• Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple high-priority functions concurrently

Responsibilities:

• Promote excellence across all logistics, inventory, and shipping operations
• Lead and develop a combined team of office and shop floor employees (20+ total staff)
• Oversee purchasing, inventory control, material handling, receiving, and outbound shipping
• Champion change management as this newly created role merges legacy departments
• Build alignment and collaboration with production, engineering, and service departments
• Establish inventory control measures to improve accuracy and reduce waste
• Maintain quality standards in the receiving process and ensure timely issue resolution
• Ensure efficient material movement between work cells to avoid production delays
• Manage the planning and execution of equipment and parts shipments ($5M/month)
• Cultivate and evaluate vendor relationships to support cost, quality, and delivery goals
• Use Infor Visual and Excel to manage data accuracy, job flow, and reporting
• Drive continuous improvement using data, KPIs, and root cause analysis
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and external shipping regulations

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Industry: Industrial Equipment Manufacturing
Work That Matters: Global impact. Local pride.

PRAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.