Materials Manager

Arrow International, Inc.; Brooklyn (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

401(k) matching

Great benefits

Bonus week in July

Job summary

Arrow International, Inc. is seeking an experienced Materials Manager to support inventory control, planning, reporting, and service levels across finished goods and components.

You will drive visibility and accuracy as Arrow transitions to SAP, partnering with manufacturing, purchasing, and logistics to optimize turns and service. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced manufacturing/distribution environment.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree preferred in engineering, business, supply chain, systems or related field.
• 10+ years in manufacturing, distribution, inventory control, materials planning, purchasing, or scheduling.
• Strong ERP experience; SAP preferred.
• Experience with integrated manufacturing systems (AS/400, PRMS, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, forecasting, MPS/MRP/DRP and inventory turns.
• Advanced Excel skills; able to build reports and analyze trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels across product lines, warehouses, and distribution locations.
• Set and maintain target inventory levels, forecasts, and planning parameters.
• Develop, publish, and automate inventory reporting and metrics.
• Support SAP transition efforts by improving reporting and data accuracy.
• Oversee transfers between warehouses to balance inventory and service levels.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, purchasing, planning, and warehouse teams to improve turns.

Skills

Inventory management

Forecasting

Data analysis

Communication

Education

4-year degree in engineering, business, supply chain or related field

Tools

SAP

AS/400

Excel

Job description

Join the Fun at Arrow International!

Arrow International is the world\'s #1 maker of charitable gaming products, from pull tabs and bingo paper to cutting-edge electronic gaming systems. Our products power entertainment in social and gaming venues around the globe, and we\'re growing fast!

We\'re building a winning culture that\'s all about teamwork, passion, and innovation. At Arrow, you\'re not just another employee, you\'re part of a high-performing team that\'s redefining fun and giving back to communities. We believe in rewarding your hard work with profit-sharing, 401(k) matching, great benefits, and paid time off, including a bonus week every July!

If you\'re looking for a career that\'s exciting, meaningful, and full of opportunity, Arrow is the place to be.

(Individual contributor, no direct reports)

Position Summary

Arrow is looking for a materials and inventory professional to support inventory control, planning, reporting, and service levels across our finished goods, eGaming, hardware, equipment, and related component categories. This person will play a key role in improving companywide inventory visibility and control as Arrow continues transitioning to SAP.

Description

Join the Fun at Arrow International! Arrow International is the world\'s #1 maker of charitable gaming products, from pull tabs and bingo paper to cutting-edge electronic gaming systems. Our products power entertainment in social and gaming venues around the globe, and we\'re growing fast! We\'re building a winning culture that\'s all about teamwork, passion, and innovation. At Arrow, you\'re not just another employee, you\'re part of a high-performing team that\'s redefining fun and giving back to communities. We believe in rewarding your hard work with profit-sharing, 401(k) matching, great benefits, and paid time off, including a bonus week every July! If you\'re looking for a career that\'s exciting, meaningful, and full of opportunity, Arrow is the place to be.

Materials Manager

(Individual contributor, no direct reports)

Position Summary

Arrow is looking for a materials and inventory professional to support inventory control, planning, reporting, and service levels across our finished goods, eGaming, hardware, equipment, and related component categories. This person will play a key role in improving companywide inventory visibility and control as Arrow continues transitioning to SAP.

You will help reduce inventory while improving service, throughput, reporting, and inventory accuracy. The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing or distribution background and enjoys using systems and data to solve business problems and improve processes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels across product lines, warehouses, and distribution locations, including finished goods, eGaming, hardware, equipment, and related components.
• Set and maintain target inventory levels, forecasts, and planning parameters by item, and monitor on-hand inventory against targets by product class, product group, and warehouse.
• Develop, publish, and automate reporting on inventory, service levels, demand, warehouse balances, transfers, product availability, and progress against targets.
• Support SAP transition efforts by improving reporting, inventory controls, planning processes, and system data accuracy.
• Support planning systems and processes, including forecasting, MPS, MRP, and DRP.
• Oversee transfers between warehouses to maintain inventory balance and support customer service levels.
• Analyze inventory levels, usage trends, and service performance to identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory and prevent out-of-stock conditions.
• Partner with manufacturing, purchasing, planning, warehouse, and operations teams to improve inventory turns and coordination between supply, demand, and customer requirements.
• Create, maintain, and audit system data and procedures to ensure inventory accuracy and reporting integrity.
• Train managers and team members on inventory procedures, reporting tools, system changes, and proper data entry.
• Travel to warehouse or distribution locations as needed to support physical inventories, audits, training, and process improvements.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in engineering, business, supply chain, systems, programming, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, distribution, inventory control, materials planning, purchasing, or scheduling.
• Strong ERP experience required; SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with AS/400, Query, PRMS, or other integrated manufacturing systems is a plus.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, warehouse inventory, forecasting, MPS, MRP, DRP, and inventory turns.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
• Experience building reports, extracting data, analyzing inventory trends, and improving planning processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be comfortable digging into numbers, identifying gaps, improving systems, and helping teams make better decisions with data.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At Arrow International, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe in embracing our differences makes us stronger, more innovative, and better positioned to serve our communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Arrow International is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, results of genetic testing, veteran status, or physical or mental disability, except where such disability prevents performance of essential job functions and cannot be reasonably accommodated in accordance with applicable laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Arrow International is committed to complying with the spirit and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in the interview process, undergo any pre-employment testing, or otherwise take part in the employee selection process, please contact us at [e-mail].

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