Materials Manager

tesa; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join tesa as a Materials Manager, leading a team focused on optimizing supply chain function. Your role involves driving performance improvements and fostering cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment. With a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in supply chain management, you will impact operational efficiency at a globally recognized company paving the way in adhesive technology.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in supply chain, material planning, or logistics.
• Strong process understanding in complex environments.
• Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead team in executing supply chain functions effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure operational effectiveness and compliance throughout supply chain.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Process Optimization

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Business

Tools

SAP

EDI

Job description

Join to apply for the Materials Manager role at tesa

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Materials Manager role at tesa

Are you ready to revolutionize tape with us?

At tesa, we're not just colleagues; we're collaborators who thrive on pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. Our mission is to create sustainable adhesive solutions that improve the work, products, and lives of our customers - we're passionate about making a difference!

Come join a global leader in adhesive technology (that's us!) as a Materials Manager! In this role, you will lead a team of Supply Chain Planners and Demand Planners. This role requires leadership in process optimization, team development, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure supply chain excellence while ensuring alignment with company and individual goals. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and are passionate about driving operational efficiency, this is your chance to make an impact at a company that values growth, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

How You'll Help The Formula

• Develop, mentor, and support your direct reports in executing all supply chain functions effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying root causes and implementing practical solutions to improve efficiencies.
• Implement oversight and audit processes across all functional supply chain areas to ensure operational effectiveness and compliance.
• Champion performance improvement by supporting the team to meet and exceed key metrics and service levels.
• Build and maintain strong communication and collaborative relationships with global colleagues, all business units and other key stakeholders to support accurate forecasting, planning and delivery.
• Design and implement comprehensive training programs that enhance employee understanding of processes, ensure consistent procedural execution, and promote effective use of systems.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures within the Materials Management team and across relevant operations.
• Performs other duties as required.
  
  

Key Elements For Your Role

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred focus in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of five (8) years’ experience in a supply chain-related environment, including material planning, warehousing, or logistics.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change initiatives and implement new processes and best practices across teams.
• Strong process understanding and a high level of execution performance in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Proven track record in employee development, supervision, and driving process improvements.
• Ability to strategically balance material management processes with regional and corporate demand planning goals.
• Solid understanding of technology platforms such as EDI and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% both domestically and internationally.
  
  

Posted on: 6/26/2025

#APlaceForYou

tesa tape

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution, Supply Chain, and Product Management

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at tesa by 2x

Get notified about new Materials Manager jobs in Grand Rapids, MI.

Coopersville, MI $125,000 - $150,000 1 month ago

Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area
$20.00
-
$24.00
2 days ago

Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area 3 weeks ago

Supply Chain Health - Performance Improvement - Manager - Consulting

Grand Rapids, MI
$127,100.00
-
$233,000.00
1 day ago

Supply Chain Manufacturing Operational Excellence TPM/IWS - Manager - Consulting - Location OPEN

Grand Rapids, MI
$127,100.00
-
$233,000.00
1 week ago

SAP - Core Supply Chain - PP - QM - Senior Manager - Consulting - Location OPEN

Grand Rapids, MI
$169,900.00
-
$388,200.00
4 days ago

Supply Chain Tech - Enterprise Asset Management (Maximo) - Manager - US Consulting

Grand Rapids, MI
$141,200.00
-
$258,900.00
1 week ago

Supply Chain Tech - Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) - Senior Manager - US Consulting

Grand Rapids, MI
$169,900.00
-
$388,200.00
1 week ago

SAP - Supply Chain Planning - IBP - Manager - Consulting - Location OPEN

Grand Rapids, MI
$141,200.00
-
$258,900.00
1 week ago

Grand Rapids, MI
$60,000.00
-
$70,000.00
2 days ago

Grand Rapids, MI $16.35 - $20.55 5 days ago

Grand Rapids Kroc Center- Worship Ministries Leader

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.