Materials Manager

Integrity Trade Services; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 95,400 - 146,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock grant

Job summary

A manufacturing recruitment agency is seeking a Materials Manager for a client in Alsip, IL. The role includes leading a team, managing inventory levels, and ensuring accurate material transactions in SAP. Ideal candidates will have at least a Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience in materials management within manufacturing. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in materials management or production planning in industrial manufacturing.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams.
• Manufacturing experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Buyer/Planners and Inventory Specialist.
• Monitor optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve material issues.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP (MM/PP modules)

Excel

Job description

Integrity Trade Services is hiring a Materials Manager for our pump manufacturing client to start immediately at $95,400 - $146,800 annually DOE. Receive comprehensive benefits through our client upon hire!

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Base Pay Range

$95,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

This position is a direct hire opportunity!

Location:

Alsip, IL

Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 4 Buyer/Planners and 1 Inventory Specialist to ensure execution of day-to-day material planning, purchasing scheduling, and inventory control activities.
• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels to support customer demand while minimizing excess and obsolete materials.
• Drive team accountability around shortage management, expediting, supplier communication, and SAP accuracy.
• Ensure accurate and timely execution of all material transactions in SAP, including goods receipts, transfers, and adjustments.
• Lead daily materials meetings to review shortages, supplier issues, and production alignment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to resolve material‑related issues and prevent production delays.
• Track and report on KPIs such as inventory turns, material availability, schedule adherence, supplier OTD, Expedites, Open Orders, etc.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes, material flow, and inventory accuracy.
• Manage cycle count programs and support inventory reconciliation efforts to maintain system integrity and compliance.
• Support material cost reduction projects (PPV) and ECN processes to ensure materials readiness and proper system setup.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of experience in materials management or production planning within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing a team of Buyer/Planners and/or inventory professionals.
• 3+ years of experience with SAP (MM/PP modules)
• Manufacturing experience is a must
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail; strong sense of urgency and follow-through.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset

Preferences:

• Solid understanding of MRP, BOMs, routings, inventory control, and scheduling principles.
• Familiarity with Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• APICS, CPIM or CSCP certification
• Experience using data tools like Excel, Qlik, or similar for materials analytics and reporting
• Knowledge of ISO, AS9100, or other relevant quality management systems

Benefits:

Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings.

Why choose Integrity Trade Services?

At ITS, we offer our employees a competitive salary paid weekly and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Contact

Reach out to Melissa Bauza at [e-mail] or call 708-321-1266!