Materials Manager

Ingersoll Rand; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a seasoned Material Manager to lead material planning, inventory control, warehousing and inbound/outbound logistics to ensure uninterrupted production. You will optimize inventory levels and drive cost efficiency across the end-to-end materials function.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing, strong ERP experience, and proven leadership. You will collaborate with Procurement, Production, Quality, Finance and Engineering to maintain material readiness and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in materials management or supply chain in manufacturing.
• Experience leading teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of inventory, planning and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize material planning strategies to align inventory with production schedules.
• Monitor material availability, maintain inventory accuracy, and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with procurement to improve on-time delivery and cost efficiency.
• Oversee warehouse, inbound/outbound logistics, and shipping accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and 5S practices.
• Lead daily tier meetings and drive Lean, Kaizen, Kanban initiatives.
• Coach and develop the materials team and monitor KPIs.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Job description

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Job title:

Material Manager

Location:

West Chester, PA

About Us

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies - from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers - to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we're driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Overview:

The Material Manager is responsible for leading all activities related to material planning, inventory control, warehousing, and inbound/outbound logistics to ensure uninterrupted production operations. This role oversees the flow of materials from suppliers to the production floor, optimizes inventory levels, and drives efficiency, accuracy, and cost control across the end to end materials function.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize material planning strategies to align inventory levels, safety stock, and reorder points with production schedules and customer demand.
• Monitor material availability, maintain inventory accuracy, conduct cycle counts, and resolve discrepancies to minimize shortages and excess inventory.
• Partner with Procurement and suppliers to improve on-time delivery, lead times, material quality, cost efficiency, and supply continuity.
• Oversee warehouse and logistics operations, including receiving, storage, material handling, production line delivery, freight optimization, and shipping accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with warehouse safety standards, DOT requirements, 5S practices, and company policies while optimizing space utilization and material flow.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Procurement to ensure material readiness, manage product changes, and resolve supply risks.
• Lead daily tier meetings and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, Kanban, VMI, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Lead, coach, and develop the materials team while establishing performance goals and monitoring KPIs, including inventory accuracy, inventory turns, production material availability, supplier OTD, shortage rates, freight costs, and warehouse productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in materials management, planning, or supply chain in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.

Competencies:

• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, etc.).
• Expertise in inventory management principles and material flow optimization.
• Solid knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and cross functional leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

• Fully site based in West Chester, PA

What We Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.

What We Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.