Supply Chain & Materials Manager

Gems Setra; Boxborough (MA); On-site; USD 104,300 - 193,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Gems Setra in Boxborough, MA is looking for a Materials Manager to oversee inventory management and procurement processes. The role demands leadership in material flow from suppliers to shipping, promoting a high-performance culture.

Qualified candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in inventory control within a lean manufacturing environment. Strong analytical skills and ability to thrive in fast-paced settings are vital for success. Salary ranges from $104,300 to $193,700, with additional bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in planning, purchasing, and inventory control.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of materials in accordance with production team.
• Supervise shipping activities for timely dispatch of orders.
• Manage material flow processes including purchasing and shipping.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Kanban replenishment systems

Lean principles

Education

BA or BS in Business, Engineering, or a similar field

MBA preferred

Job description

Role

Materials Manager
Location: Boxborough, MA

This is a hands‑on leadership role reporting to the Director of Operations. The Materials Manager is responsible for managing and providing leadership for all aspects of upstream material flow, from the supply base through receiving and shipping. The individual will manage raw and OEM inventory levels, supplier on‑time delivery, and off‑site warehousing to ensure that both internal and external customer orders are fulfilled on time.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement of all direct and indirect materials in coordination with the production team to ensure quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.
• Supervise and manage all shipping activities, ensuring the accurate preparation, packaging, and timely dispatch of customer orders.
• Lead and oversee the receiving process to ensure accurate inspection, verification, and documentation of incoming materials.
• Responsible for the process of material flow through the building including purchasing, receiving, material handling, stocking and shipping.
• Actively problem solve material challenges that are negatively impacting production, quality, and delivery to meet and exceed 95% on‑time delivery to customer requests.
• Be an active leader at onsite factory Daily Management reviews.
• Attract, develop, and retain qualified, talented people, creating and sustaining a high‑performance culture and planning for succession.
• Lead process development and dynamic analysis for both internal and external customer demand utilizing sales forecasts and historical material usage to support execution of inventory stocking levels and build plans.
• Develop and execute action plans to drive targeted, long‑term sustainable improvement in QDC (Quality, Delivery & Cost) while achieving world class working capital turns.
• Develop, maintain and support effective relationships with suppliers of goods and services to meet the established quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Responsible for inventory including but not limited to gross and net inventory levels, quick turns, inventory adjustments, E&O management, cycle count activities from implementation to accuracy and physical inventory activities and accuracy.
• Supervise Vendor Performance through supplier score cards.
• Work with strategic sourcing team to provide both sustaining and new product support to influence supplier decisions that impact on‑time delivery, quality, cost and inventory levels.
• Strong understanding and usage of FMS tools and principles, particularly IMAG (Inventory Management at Gemba), Dynamic Kanban, Integrated PSI (Production, Sales, Inventory) and PSP (Problem Solving Process).
• Benchmark and incorporate best practices from other Ralliant site locations.
• May be assigned additional projects and responsibilities at the sole discretion of the manager/supervisor.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Business, Engineering, or a similar field. MBA preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in planning, purchasing, and inventory control within a lean manufacturing environment.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to motivate a group to deliver against key metrics.
• Working knowledge of kanban replenishment systems.
• The ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of personnel and production issues.
• Strong desire to learn and drive lean principles.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to drive change across the organization.
• Ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external business partners.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to drive a high level of employee engagement.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to keep a pulse on both overall company objectives and user needs.
• Self‑management – you will set your own strategy and daily tasks; you will ensure your own success.

Benefits

Bonus: Eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
Pay Range: $104,300.00 – $193,700.00

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