Materials Manager

NR Consulting; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 103,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Fort Mill, SC is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee inventory optimization and materials flow in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The role involves strategic planning, supplier management, and collaboration across various teams to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. Candidates should have a strong background in supply chain management, excellent leadership skills, and experience in automotive or electronics sectors.

Benefits

Annual bonus eligibility of up to 15%

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Health Savings Account option

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• 710 years in inventory/materials management, including 5+ years in automotive.
• Experience with automotive-tiered supply chains and ERP/SIOP implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic inventory optimization and materials flow.
• Manage global supplier relationships and collaboration across teams.
• Drive sustainability initiatives and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain management

MBA or Masters in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

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Job Description

The Materials Manager is responsible for leading strategic inventory optimization and materials flow at our Fort Mill, South Carolina facility. Reporting to the Global Supply Chain Director, this role ensures cost-effective, agile operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role will drive alignment across SIOP/IBP processes, manage global supplier relationships and foster seamless collaboration between sales, production and logistics teams all while advancing sustainability initiatives.

Title: Materials Manager

Location: Fort Mill, SC

Duration: Fulltime Permanent Role

Job Description

The Materials Manager is responsible for leading strategic inventory optimization and materials flow at our Fort Mill, South Carolina facility. Reporting to the Global Supply Chain Director, this role ensures cost-effective, agile operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role will drive alignment across SIOP/IBP processes, manage global supplier relationships and foster seamless collaboration between sales, production and logistics teams all while advancing sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Inventory Management
• Design and execute inventory strategies to maintain 98%+ service levels while minimizing carrying costs. Factor in supplier lead times (2 weeks production + 45 weeks transit/customs) and dynamic safety stock requirements.
• Leverage best in class industry expertise, and manage in a high-SKU environments, component lifecycle challenges, and Just-in-Time (JIT) delivery frameworks for domestic vendors. Implement inventory analysis and techniques such as ABC analysis, demand variability modeling, and AI-driven forecasting tools.
• Champion FIFO compliance and obsolescence reduction, particularly for time-sensitive components. Apply best practices, including Kanban systems, VMI (Vendor-Managed Inventory), and EOL (End-of-Life) planning.
• Utilize ERP systems for real-time inventory tracking and analytics.
• Responsible for end-to-end material management of all materials at all sites and locations.
• Demand Planning & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Sales to translate forecasts (including promotional campaigns and new product launches) into actionable inventory plans, prioritizing fulfillment tiers (100%/90%/80%) based on margin and strategic accounts.
• Lead day-to-day execution of SIOP including meetings, providing data-driven insights to align production schedules, procurement, and warehouse capacity.
• Proactively communicate supply constraints (e.g., customs delays, material shortages) to Sales and Executive Leadership.
• Development of KPIs to measure inventory performance, such as inventory turns, forecast accuracy, lead time improvement, etc.
• Global Supplier & Materials Risk Management
• Contribute to the negotiation of supplier contracts with emphasis on lead time reduction, MOQ flexibility, and sustainability criteria (e.g., carbon-neutral shipping, ethical sourcing).
• Develop a resilient supplier network: Qualify alternate vendors, audit supplier performance, and implement contingency plans for geopolitical/logistical disruptions.
• Coordinate with Compliance Teams to streamline customs processes and mitigate duty/tariff impacts.
• End-to-End Materials Flow Optimization
• Deploy PFEP (Plan for Every Part) methodology and Lean principles to reduce non-value-added handling.
• Drive warehouse automation initiatives (e.g., RFID tracking, automated storage systems) to improve inventory accuracy and throughput.
• Analyze SKU utilization to optimize storage layouts and implement JIT delivery where feasible and reducing handling/movement waste.
• Provide lowest-cost material storage solutions.
• Compliance & Continuous Improvement
• Oversee annual audits and weekly cycle counts, maintaining >98% inventory accuracy.
• Lead root-cause analysis for discrepancies and implement corrective workflows in a timely and professional manner.
• Spearhead sustainability projects: Reduce material waste, promote recyclable packaging, and track carbon footprint metrics.
• Leadership in IBP/SIOP Integration
• Contribute to 1860-month integrated business plans, aligning inventory strategies with financial goals and market expansion.
• Mentor planners and foster a culture of data-driven decision-making.
  

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP MM/EWM, Oracle SCM), Power BI/Tableau, and demand planning tools (Kinaxis, Blue Yonder).
• Expertise in statistical forecasting, safety stock modeling, and scenario planning.
• Familiarity with industry-specific standards (e.g., IATF 16949 for automotive, IPC-610 for electronics) and Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt+ preferred).
• Electronics/Automotive Focus: Experience with BOM (Bill of Materials) management for complex assemblies, component traceability, and counterfeit part prevention.
  
  

Traits

• Strong leadership across cross-cultural and cross-functional teams
• High attention to detail; thrives in precision-driven environments
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and change management skills
• Resilient, adaptable, and proactive in fast-paced settings
  
  

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain management, Operations, Engineering, or related field (required).
• MBA or Masters in Supply Chain; coursework in renewable energy systems or sustainability (preferred).
• 710 years in inventory/materials management, including 5+ years in automotive, semiconductor, or electronics manufacturing.
• Certification in APICS CPIM or CSCP.
• Experience with automotive-tiered supply chains, component obsolescence, semiconductor materials flow, or ERP/SIOP implementation (preferred).
  
  

Additional information

Compensation And Benefits

• Annual bonus eligibility of up to 15% (of salary) dependent on company, department, and individual performance metrics
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Health Savings Account option
• Supplemental/Voluntary Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee PV Panel Purchase Program

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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