Materials Manager

Systems, LLC; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chamberlain Group is seeking a Materials Manager to lead warehousing, receiving, purchasing, and supply chain planning. You will guide a team of buyers and analysts, align ERP/MRP inputs, and partner with suppliers to ensure on-time production and cost improvements.

Responsibilities include managing stock levels, implementing reorder points, forecasting material needs, and driving KPI-based performance. A Bachelor's degree and 7+ years' related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain or operations management.
• 7+ years in purchasing, planning, warehousing or inventory management.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP and MRP.
• Strong data analysis and communication of supply chain information.
• Able to travel up to 10% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehousing and receiving departments, staffing and performance.
• Direct purchasing buyers and supply chain analysts; set priorities and KPIs.
• Oversee receiving and warehousing; manage non-conforming returns and backorders.
• Track inventory on hand; manage replenishment and inventory turns.
• Develop reorder point programs; improve the MRP input and setup.
• Forecast supply for A/B/C items and maintain inventory health.
• Support cost reductions through productivity and sourcing initiatives.
• Maintain ERP Item Master accuracy; manage POs and changes.
• Analyze market conditions for material availability and PO claims.
• Negotiate material costs and disposal of surplus materials.
• Establish supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance.
• Report cost fluctuations and KPIs to senior management.

Skills

Purchasing leadership

Supply chain planning

Warehousing management

Inventory management

MRP / ERP savvy

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or operations management

Master's degree in supply chain or operations management

Tools

ERP systems

MRP

SAP experience

Microsoft Excel

Job description

If you are a current Chamberlain Group employee, please click here to apply through your Workday account.Job SummaryThe Materials Manager is a key leader in Chamberlain Group's Operations and Supply Chain organization, responsible for keeping materials flowing to production across the supply chain function, excluding logistics. You will lead the warehousing and receiving teams, direct purchasing and supply chain planning through a team of buyers and analysts, and work in conjunction with the inventory manager supporting their department's inventory metrics. Success in this role means reducing stock-outs, executing a leaner inventory strategy, and ensuring production has what it needs to run: you will support production needs and activities, support productivity initiatives to increase production throughput, and strengthen the MRP program through better inputs and set-up initiatives. If you enjoy developing teams, building strong supplier relationships, and driving measurable improvements in cost and performance, this role offers broad scope and direct impact on the business.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead the warehousing and receiving departments, including daily operations, staffing, and the management of all personnel in those departments; assist the inventory department.Lead purchasing buyers and supply chain analysts; set priorities, review work, ensure purchasing and analytical outputs support business needs, and hit measurable KPIs.Oversee receiving and warehousing processes; manage return of non-conforming products, ensuring credit and replacements are processed; pull Sales Orders for backordered parts when received.Support the inventory department in tracking inventory on hand and managing replenishment to avoid stock-outs; support inventory metrics and target inventory turns.Develop and implement reorder point programs and manage execution of the MRP program; improve the MRP program through better inputs and set-up initiatives.Oversee demand plans based on historical usage and projected growth; forecast supply for A items, B items, and C items & differences that result to maintain adequate inventory health along with proper placement in the warehouse.Support company productivity initiatives and margin improvement goals; support product cost and drive year-over-year cost reductions through cost-down initiatives (e.g., e-sourcing, quoting activities).Implement routine ERP Item Master maintenance to ensure part-number accuracy; lead times, supplier contracts, PO’s & SS inputs.Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine material availability; prepare market analysis reports and review PO claims/contracts for policy compliance.Negotiate material costs; manage disposal of surplus materials.Prepare instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures; oversee issuance of purchase orders and change notices.Identify sources for newly developed products and new service parts; analyze suppliers and make decisions about supplier selection.Establish strategic relationships with key suppliers aligned to company needs; assess supplier capability and maintain Supplier Report Cards to ensure quality, quantity, and on-time delivery (OTD).Monitor and report cost fluctuations; identify and establish department KPIs (sourcing, inventory, stock-outs) and report quarterly to senior management.Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.Protect Chamberlain Group's reputation by keeping information confidential.Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating in projects as needed.Supervision ExercisedSupervise warehousing and receiving personnel, purchasing buyers, and supply chain analysts.Motivate and lead a high-performance team by attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining team membersDrive the performance management and compensation processes by communicating job expectations, monitoring and evaluating performance, providing feedback, and facilitating employee development per the company’s policiesMaintain transparent communication by appropriately communicating organizational information to the team through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, appropriate email, IM, and regular interpersonal communicationsLead and motivate individuals and teams to create a workplace culture that is consistent with the CG mission, vision, and values.Minimum QualificationsEducation/Certifications:Bachelor's degree in supply chain or operations management, or related field, or equivalent experienceExperience:7+ years of experience in purchasing, planning, warehousing, or inventory management2 years of supervisory experienceAdvanced experience with commodities relevant to Chamberlain Group product linesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of warehouse, receiving, and inventory control practicesAdvanced knowledge of ERP systemsAdvanced knowledge of MRPAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel)Strong project management skillsAbility to analyze, synthesize, and meaningfully communicate supply chain-related information and data on a regular basisMust demonstrate initiative and have the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously with minimal supervisionOther:Able to travel up to 10% domesticallyPreferred QualificationsEducation/Certifications:Master's degree in supply chain or operations managementASCM or CSCP certificationKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Proven advanced knowledge of MRP; SAP experience is preferredChamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence [e-mail]: Staffing agencies, headhunters, recruiters, and/or placement agencies, please do not contact our hiring managers directly.