Materials Manager

Jobot; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

Jobot seeks a Materials Manager in Midland, TX to oversee inventory, demand planning, and purchasing in a steel fabrication/heavy manufacturing environment. The role focuses on maintaining optimal stock levels, cost control, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field with at least 5 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and proven leadership to drive process improvements across the materials function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, SCM, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within steel fabrication/heavy manufacturing.
• Proven experience in materials management, demand planning, inventory management, and purchasing.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex data and produce insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using accounting and inventory management software.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage company inventory to maintain optimal levels.
• Develop and monitor demand planning processes to forecast inventory needs.
• Coordinate purchasing of materials to ensure best quality at best prices.
• Collaborate with departments to understand material needs and meet them timely.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Enforce policies to improve efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and present reports on inventory, purchasing, and forecasts to senior management.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction and process-improvement strategies.

Skills

Inventory management

Demand planning

Purchasing

Analytical skills

Communication

Accounting software

Leadership

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM

Tools

Accounting software

Inventory management software

Job description

Materials Manager

$120000 - $140000 per year | Midland, TX | On-site | Permanent

Why join us?

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• 1. Manage and oversee the company's inventory, ensuring optimal levels are maintained at all times.
• 2. Develop, implement, and monitor demand planning processes to forecast future inventory needs accurately.
• 3. Direct and coordinate the purchasing of materials, goods, and services, ensuring the best quality at the most cost-effective prices.
• 4. Collaborate with various departments to understand their material needs and ensure these are met in a timely and efficient manner.
• 5. Analyze and interpret financial data to identify trends, potential risks, and opportunities for improvement in the materials management process.
• 6. Implement and enforce policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards.
• 7. Prepare and present regular reports on inventory levels, purchasing activities, and demand planning forecasts to senior management.
• 8. Continuously identify and implement strategies for cost reduction and process improvement in materials management.

Qualifications:

• 1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within the steel fabrication / heavy manufacturing industry.
• 3. Proven experience in materials management, demand planning, inventory management, and purchasing.
• 4. Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex data and produce meaningful insights.
• 5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders.
• 6. Proficiency in using accounting and inventory management software.
• 7. Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• 8. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

If you have a keen eye for details, a passion for numbers, and a desire to make a significant impact on an organization's bottom line, then this role is for you.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.