Materials Management Leader: Inventory & Supply Chain

Würth Industry USA; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Maternity/Paternal leave

Tuition reimbursement

Annual bonus

Job summary

Würth Industry USA is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee planning, procurement, storage, and distribution of materials to ensure efficient operations. This role coordinates with departments to meet production needs and leads a sizable team across multiple locations, including Roanoke, VA.

Responsibilities include maintaining procurement settings, optimizing inventory levels, and driving cost-effective supply chain strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in materials management, supply chain, or logistics, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the storage, handling, and distribution of materials to ensure alignment with production needs and goals.
• Maintain and update procurement system settings, including lead times, order quantities, and reorder points.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to optimize storage costs while ensuring availability.
• Lead and manage the functional team, including hiring, performance appraisals, and budget oversight.
• Implement training programs for staff and onboarding of new employees.
• Manage workforce planning, staffing, and labor relations to meet operational requirements.
• Implement strategies to reduce stockouts and improve inventory turnover.
• Oversee production planners to ensure materials are properly kitted and ready per system requirements.
• Ensure proper organization of parts and components for timely assembly and production processes.
• Analyze material needs and trends with forecasting to adjust procurement strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP software

Inventory management systems

Job description

Würth Industry USA is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee planning, procurement, storage, and distribution of materials to ensure efficient operations. This role coordinates with departments to meet production needs and leads a sizable team across multiple locations, including Roanoke, VA.

Responsibilities include maintaining procurement settings, optimizing inventory levels, and driving cost-effective supply chain strategies.