Materials Management Supervisor

Nelson Connects; Crockett (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Connects in Crockett, CA is seeking a hands-on Materials Management Supervisor (MRO) to manage storeroom operations, inventory control, and a warehouse team. You will oversee daily material movement, replenishment, and availability to support maintenance, shutdowns, and plant needs.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of inventory management experience, supervision of warehousing or MRO teams, and a strong background with SAP/MRP and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in inventory management, materials management, fulfillment, production planning, or supply chain operations.
• Experience managing MRO/storeroom operations and supervising warehouse or materials teams.
• Experience using ERP systems in a supply chain or inventory setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily MRO/storeroom operations, including inventory movement, replenishment, and material availability.
• Lead and supervise a team of 3–10 storeroom employees (union and non-union).
• Coordinate inventory activities including stock counts, cycle counts, staging, transfers, and material assignments.
• Ensure accurate posting of goods movements, receipts, transfers, consumption, and inventory adjustments.
• Partner with Procurement, Operations, Planning, Engineering, and Maintenance to support plant requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize MRO materials to support maintenance activities, shutdowns, and projects.
• Troubleshoot inventory discrepancies, material movement issues, and process challenges.
• Manage obsolete and slow-moving inventory.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to warehouse operations and supply chain processes.
• Ensure compliance with warehouse safety practices, housekeeping standards, and material handling procedures.
• Conduct team meetings, approve payroll, manage scheduling, coach employees, and support performance development.

Skills

MRO Inventory Management

Storeroom Operations

SAP/MRP

ERP Systems

Supply Chain Management

Warehouse Leadership

Inventory Control

Continuous Improvement

Team Development

Process Optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

MRP

Job description

Materials Management Supervisor (MRO)

You are a hands-on and experienced Materials Management Supervisor with a strong background managing MRO/storeroom operations, inventory control, and warehouse teams. You have experience leading teams, optimizing material flow, maintaining accurate inventory levels, and partnering with Procurement, Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to support plant needs.

This position pays: $48 – $55

What you will be doing

• Manage daily MRO/storeroom operations, including inventory movement, replenishment, and material availability.
• Lead and supervise a team of 3–10 storeroom employees (union and non-union).
• Coordinate inventory activities including stock counts, cycle counts, staging, transfers, and material assignments.
• Ensure accurate posting of goods movements, receipts, transfers, consumption, and inventory adjustments.
• Partner with Procurement, Operations, Planning, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to support plant requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize MRO materials to support maintenance activities, shutdowns, and projects.
• Troubleshoot inventory discrepancies, material movement issues, and process challenges.
• Manage obsolete and slow-moving inventory.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to warehouse operations and supply chain processes.
• Ensure compliance with warehouse safety practices, housekeeping standards, and material handling procedures.
• Conduct team meetings, approve payroll, manage scheduling, coach employees, and support performance development.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in inventory management, materials management, fulfillment, production planning, or supply chain operations.
• Previous experience managing an MRO/storeroom operation.
• Supervisory experience leading warehouse, inventory, or materials teams.
• Experience utilizing ERP systems in a supply chain or inventory capacity.
• Strong SAP experience, including Material Requirements Planning (MRP), highly preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory control practices, cycle counting, replenishment strategies, and warehouse processes.
• Experience working with union and non-union employees preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.

Key Skills

• MRO Inventory Management
• Storeroom Operations
• SAP/MRP
• ERP Systems
• Supply Chain Management
• Warehouse Leadership
• Inventory Control
• Continuous Improvement
• Team Development
• Process Optimization

For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.