Materials Manager

iLocatum; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

iLocatum is looking for a Materials Manager to oversee material operations in Charleston, West Virginia. This role is perfect for a strategic leader focusing on logistics management and material control, aiming to enhance efficiency.

Key responsibilities include managing all aspects of materials flow, maintaining inventory accuracy, and leading a team to ensure timely fulfillment of customer requirements. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Logistics and experience in the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Logistics, Supply Chain or related technical field.
• Experience in material control and production scheduling in automotive sector.
• Direct experience leading material control teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations and personnel in material planning and inventory control.
• Develop and manage policies for effective material logistics functions.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts.

Skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Supply Chain

APICS CPIM certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Materials Manager

Our client is an international automotive supplier. The role is located in West Virginia, offering a low cost of living and access to scenic country living with mountains and lakes.

Drive Innovation. Lead Transformation. Deliver Excellence. Are you a strategic, hands‑on leader who thrives on managing all aspects of materials flow and maintaining accuracy and control of inventories, transactions, procurement, planning, scheduling, receiving and shipping to ensure customer requirements are fulfilled on time.

What You’ll Do

• Manage, control and lead the operations, activities and personnel engaged in Material Planning, Production Scheduling, Receiving, Shipping, Materials Handling and Inventory Control.
• Develop, implement and manage policies and procedures necessary to ensure effective execution of material logistics functions.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through accurate inventory cycle counts, control systems and corrective actions.
• Assure vendor releases are timely and accurate.
• Improve in‑plant material handling and storage systems.
• Develop and maintain TS‑ISO procedures for the Materials department.
• Implement and ensure the use of SAP system.
• Understand and comply with all OSHA, Safety and PPE requirements.
• Establish and supervise production scheduling activities by monitoring material inventories, tracking progress of production and reviewing factors that affect schedules.

What We’re Looking For

We want a bold, experienced professional who is not just managing logistics, but transforming it.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in material control and production scheduling in the automotive industry.
• Leading material control teams directly.
• SAP is a must.
• APICS CPIM certification strongly desired.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Assertive leader with sharp prioritization and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication skills — both written and verbal.
• Background in automotive Tier‑1, cold stamping, or coil steel logistics is highly desirable.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Lead innovation in materials management and logistics excellence.
• Grow your influence in a high‑impact role with visibility across the organization.
• Be part of a winning team that values safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.