Materials Manager

CHICAGO ANODIZING; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Anodizing is seeking a Materials Manager to ensure material moves accurately, visibly, and on time from receiving through processing to shipping. This role owns material flow discipline to prevent delays, mis-shipments, and downstream chaos.

The position entails overseeing inbound material reception, correct skid routing, real-time location visibility, and coordination of internal transfers, with a focus on packaging accuracy and timely communication with customers.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in shipping and receiving or materials management.
• College degree preferred.
• Experience with use of an ERP system.
• Supervisory experience in the manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving of all inbound material.
• Ensure correct routers are attached to the correct skids.
• Verify quantities, part numbers, and customer information.
• Flag discrepancies or damage immediately.
• Maintain real-time visibility of where work is located.
• Coordinate timely movement of jobs to the processing facility.
• Schedule trucks and freight pickups when required.
• Communicate with customers regarding order completion and readiness to ship.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Materials Management

Supervisory experience

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

ERP system

Job description

About Us Join Chicago Anodizing, a forefront leader in anodizing services. We champion excellence, innovation, and environmental sustainability in the industry.

About Us Join Chicago Anodizing, a forefront leader in anodizing services. We champion excellence, innovation, and environmental sustainability in the industry.

Job Overview

The Materials Manager exists to ensure that material moves accurately, visibly, and on time from receiving through processing to shipping. This role owns material flow discipline and prevents lost work, delays, mis-shipments, and downstream chaos.

Key Responsibilities

Receiving & Identification:

• Oversee receiving of all inbound material
• Ensure correct routers are attached to the correct skids
• Verify quantities, part numbers, and customer information
• Flag discrepancies or damage immediately

Location Control & Scanning:

• Ensure all skids are placed in the correct physical locations and scanned accurately into their assigned locations
• Maintain real-time visibility of where work is located

Internal Transfers

• Coordinate timely movement of jobs to the processing facility
• Ensure work is transferred based on schedule and priority
• Prevent work from sitting idle due to missed handoffs

Shipping & Documentation

• Ensure packing slips are accurate and complete
• Verify quantities, part numbers, and customer requirements before shipment in order to prevent short shipments or documentation errors

Logistics & Truck Scheduling

• Schedule trucks and freight pickups when required
• Coordinate with carriers and internal teams

Customer Communication

• Communicate with customers regarding order completion and readiness to ship
• Provide clear, accurate status updates related to shipping and material readiness

Qualifications

• 3-5 Years in Shipping and Receiving or Materials Management
• College Degree Preferred
• Experience with use of an ERP System
• Supervisory Experience in the manufacturing industry