Materials Manager

Insight Global; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Chattanooga seeks a Materials Manager to oversee materials planning, inventory management, and operational procurement. This role focuses on driving material availability and ensuring on-time delivery. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in materials management, and proficiency in Oracle ERP. This position offers a dynamic work environment aimed at improving efficiency and cost savings in the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master's is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years in materials management or supply chain.
• ERP proficiency required, Oracle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own materials planning and operational procurement.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and improve delivery processes.
• Hit targets for inventory turns and fill rates.

Skills

Material availability

Inventory management

On-time delivery

Process improvement

ERP proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

One of Insight Global's clients in the Chattanooga, TN area is looking for a Materials Manager to join their team! This role is responsible for driving material availability, inventory health, and on‑time delivery in a fast‑moving manufacturing environment. You’ll lead materials planning, inventory management, and day‑to‑day buying, while improving processes and partnering with Sourcing on cost‑savings. Success looks like higher inventory turns, top‑quartile fill rates, and dependable OTD—all powered by rock‑solid ERP discipline (Oracle preferred).

What you’ll do:

• Own materials planning and operational procurement to keep production running.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and continuously improve how we plan, store, move, and deliver components.
• Hit targets for inventory turns, fill rates, and on‑time delivery; report and act on the KPIs.
• Partner with Sourcing to execute cost‑reduction opportunities and supplier strategies.
• Lead material flow end‑to‑end—receiving, storage, internal logistics, and line delivery.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s is a plus).
• 5+ years in materials management or supply chain in a manufacturing setting with team leadership.
• ERP proficiency (Oracle strongly preferred).
• CSCP, CPIM, CLTD, or ISM certification preferred.