Materials Manager

MP Durand (Simplicity); Durand (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Terex Corporation in Michigan seeks a seasoned Supply Chain Manager to develop and lead purchasing strategies aligned with corporate goals, using Lean techniques to improve efficiency and cost performance. You will manage the supply chain function, drive KPI attainment, and mentor a growing team of professionals.

The role partners with Quality, Finance, and Production to ensure on-time delivery, optimize inventory, and coordinate with 3PLs for international shipments.

Qualifications

• BS in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field.
• At least 2 years in materials management or supervisory role.
• Experience managing procurement spend up to $20M.
• Strong ERP/MRP knowledge; Oracle preferred.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Ability to meet targets and KPIs; strong negotiation skills.
• Experience with low-cost country sourcing and sourcing projects.
• Sourcing and vendor management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and execute supply chain and purchasing strategies aligned with corporate initiatives.
• Define, implement, and regularly improve supply chain KPI's and targets with clear time plans to reach targets.
• Oversee day-to-day supply chain function including people management.
• Perform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking.
• Collaborate with group-level buyers to identify suppliers, gather quotes, and place orders.
• Support ECO process and related procurement activity.
• Inventory management including cycle counting >95% target, raw material management, month-end close.
• Work cross-functionally with Quality, Finance, and Production to ensure reject note process compliance and minimize production impact.
• Assist with loading material demand into the MRP System.
• Facilitate flow of materials and finished goods through 3PLs including international shipments.

Skills

Supply chain strategy

KPI management

People management

Cost analysis

Negotiation skills

Sourcing experience

Leadership

Education

BS in Supply Chain

Business Administration

CIPS

Tools

Oracle ERP

MRP systems

Job description

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and execute Supply Chain and Purchasing Strategies and Policies that are aligned with corporate initiatives, while using Lean Techniques to support the wider business.
• Define, implement, and regularly improve supply chain KPI's and targets ensuring clear time plans to reach targets.
• Day-to-day management of the Supply Chain Function, including all aspects of people management (including Performance Reviews, Disciplinary, Talent Development).
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
• Assisting and working with group level commodity buyers to identify suppliers, gather quotes, and assess lead time and place orders.
• Supporting the ECO process and related procurement activity.
• Inventory Management – including accurate Cycle Counting >95% Target both $ value and unit count, management of raw material, completion of month end process.
• Work cross-functionally with Quality, Finance and Production to ensure compliance with reject note process and to minimize the impact to production.
• Assist with the loading of material demand into the MRP System.
• Facilitating the flow of material and finished goods shipments through 3rd Party Logistic Suppliers including international shipments and expediting as required.
• Any other duties as deemed appropriate to the role.
• Assist leadership team in all SQDCM (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Moral) objectives.

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Supply Chain (CIPS), Business Administration and/or 2+ years experience
• A minimum of 2 years of experience of working in a materials management or materials supervisory role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience of managing procurement spend up to $20M
• Strong experience/knowledge of ERP/MRP Systems (Oracle a strong plus)
• Proven track record of managing teams
• Evidence of the ability to work to both implement and work to targets and KPI's to improve performance
• Proven negotiation skills and ability to hit on time delivery targets
• Proven experience with low-cost country sourcing project management
• Effective sourcing and vendor management experience
• Strong leadership capabilities

About Terex

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential. We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment. With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders. For more information, please visit www.terex.com.

Additional Information

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values – Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members. To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions.

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Benefits

• Paid vacation
• 401(k)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision