Materials Manager

Richard, Wayne & Roberts

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 103,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility up to 15% of base salary

Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) and voluntary benefit options

Tuition reimbursement and employee development programs

Clean energy product discounts

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

A leading company in the clean energy sector is seeking a Materials Manager for their Fort Mill, SC facility. This role involves managing inventory strategy, supplier alignment, and materials flow to support high-volume operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing complex supply chains within electronics or automotive sectors. Responsibilities include developing inventory plans, collaborating with sales, and driving sustainability projects. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

7–10 years of experience in materials/inventory management.
5+ years in electronics, automotive, or semiconductor sectors.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement inventory plans to ensure high service levels.
Partner with Sales and Operations to align forecasts.
Oversee cycle counting, audits, and inventory accuracy tracking.

Skills

Statistical Forecasting

Supply Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

MBA or master’s in supply chain

Tools

SAP MM

Oracle SCM

Kinaxis

Blue Yonder

Job description

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A U.S.-based manufacturer in the clean energy and high-efficiency electronics sector is seeking a Materials Manager to lead inventory strategy, supplier alignment, and materials flow across a growing production facility in Fort Mill, SC. Reporting to the Global Supply Chain Director, this role is critical to supporting high-volume operations, ensuring material availability, reducing risk, and maintaining service levels above 98%.

The ideal candidate has experience managing complex supply chains in electronics, automotive, or semiconductor manufacturing environments and excels at bridging daily execution with long-term planning and sustainability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory Strategy & Optimization

Develop and implement inventory plans to ensure high service levels while minimizing holding costs.
Leverage techniques like ABC analysis, safety stock modeling, and AI forecasting to maintain inventory accuracy and responsiveness.
Apply Lean and Just-in-Time practices, including FIFO, Kanban, Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI), and End-of-Life (EOL) strategies.
Oversee materials across all internal and external storage locations using ERP and real-time tracking tools.

SIOP / Demand Planning

Partner with Sales and Operations to align forecasts, manage promotional and new product launch demands, and drive fulfillment prioritization.
Facilitate Sales & Operations Planning (SIOP) activities and ensure data-driven collaboration across departments.
Communicate proactively on constraints such as material shortages, lead time changes, or customs issues.
Monitor and report on KPIs including inventory turns, forecast accuracy, and on-time delivery.
Support sourcing and vendor negotiations with a focus on lead time reduction, minimum order flexibility, and ethical sourcing.
Identify alternate suppliers and drive risk mitigation strategies to prepare for geopolitical, tariff, or logistics disruptions.
Collaborate with compliance teams to streamline import/export and customs procedures.

Materials Flow & Process Optimization

Use Plan for Every Part (PFEP) and Lean methods to reduce handling waste and improve storage and delivery efficiency.
Support automation initiatives such as RFID tracking and automated storage systems to improve throughput and accuracy.
Analyze SKU performance and storage layout for optimal flow and lowest cost-per-unit handling.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Oversee cycle counting, audits, and inventory accuracy tracking, maintaining >98% compliance.
Drive sustainability projects focused on packaging, waste reduction, and carbon tracking.
Lead root cause investigations for material discrepancies and implement corrective actions.

Integrated Planning Leadership

Participate in long-range integrated business planning (18–60 months), aligning materials strategy with financial and capacity goals.
Mentor junior planners and promote a data-centric, collaborative supply chain culture.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
7–10 years of experience in materials/inventory management, with 5+ years in electronics, automotive, or semiconductor sectors.
Expertise in ERP (e.g., SAP MM, Oracle SCM) and planning tools (e.g., Kinaxis, Blue Yonder).
Proven ability to manage BOM structures, component traceability, and high-SKU environments.
Strong statistical forecasting and supply planning skills.
Certification in APICS CPIM or CSCP.

Preferred:

MBA or master’s in supply chain or operations.
Experience with automotive-tiered supply chains, component lifecycle planning, or ERP/SIOP system implementations.
Knowledge of industry standards (e.g., IATF 16949, IPC-610) and Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt+).
Salary range: $103,000–$135,000/year, depending on experience
Annual bonus eligibility up to 15% of base salary
Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) and voluntary benefit options
Tuition reimbursement and employee development programs
Clean energy product discounts and employee recognition programs

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