Materials Manager

Big Tex Trailers; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

American Trailer World (ATW) is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee purchasing, receipt, control and storage of raw and finished goods across a multi-site Texas and Oklahoma footprint. You will drive Lean principles, Kanban signals and MRP, manage vendor relations, and lead cycle-count programs while shaping the ERP MS Dynamics roadmap in collaboration with Finance and Operations.

The role focuses on optimizing on-hand inventory, improving sourcing strategies, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• BS in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing or Supply Chain experience.
• Kanban and MRP experience.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PPT.
• Ability to travel 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials management across raw and finished goods inventory in a multi-site Texas and Oklahoma footprint.
• Implement Lean systems including Kanban signals, MRP, and sequencing.
• Build and lead a team focused on tactical and strategic purchasing to optimize inventory and total material cost.
• Part of creating the ERP MS Dynamics roadmap and supporting implementation.
• Work with the finance team to create and monitor a cycle count program.
• Ensure quantities of delivered material match packing slips and note discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate on-hand inventory through cycle counts.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Production, and Scheduling to address shortages.
• Optimize raw material storage within production facilities.

Skills

Kanban

MRP

Inventory management

Vendor management

Team leadership

Education

BS in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

MS Dynamics ERP

Job description

Company Profile: American Trailer World (ATW) was created because of the merger of Big Tex Trailers and American Trailer Works, two leading companies in the trailer industry. ATW is the most diversified manufacturer, largest retailer and distributor of professional grade and consumer grade trailers, parts and accessories in North America. With superior positioning in the trailer industry and leading products across a diverse array of end markets, ATW has an opportunity for rapid and profitable expansion. Bain Capital Private Equity partnered in the acquisitions, and they will continue to provide additional support and capital to drive expansion.

Company Profile: American Trailer World (ATW) was created because of the merger of Big Tex Trailers and American Trailer Works, two leading companies in the trailer industry. ATW is the most diversified manufacturer, largest retailer and distributor of professional grade and consumer grade trailers, parts and accessories in North America. With superior positioning in the trailer industry and leading products across a diverse array of end markets, ATW has an opportunity for rapid and profitable expansion. Bain Capital Private Equity partnered in the acquisitions, and they will continue to provide additional support and capital to drive expansion.

Job Overview

The Materials Manager is responsible for purchasing, receipt, control, and storage of Raw and Finished Goods materials inventory within a multi-site territory assignment including Texas and Oklahoma locations. The role is responsible for executing the materials management strategy in partnership with internal and external partners as necessary to efficiently support and scale with the business. The role oversees all aspects of finished goods and raw materials management including materials requirement planning, purchase orders, receiving, quality, inventory control, day to day vendor relations, and materials movement within operations and procurement guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with the with cross functional leaders to implement industry leading materials management system
• Use and implement a combination of Lean systems including visual management, pull Kanban signals, MRP, and sequencing
• Build and lead a team focused on both tactical and strategic purchasing to optimize our inventory on hand, inventory control, and total cost of materials
• Be a part of creating the ERP MS Dynamics roadmap and support the implementation
• Work with the finance team to create and monitor a cycle count program
• Ensure quantities of delivered material matches packing slips and notate any discrepancies before carrier leaves
• Ensure current on hand inventory is correct through a successful cycle count program
• Work with Procurement, Production, and Scheduling teams to identify and upscale any material shortages
• Optimize raw material storage within the production facilities

Education – Experience Required

• BS in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field (or work experience equivalent)
• 5+ yeas of Manufacturing or Supply Chain experience
• Kanban and MRP experience
• Proficient computer skills in Word, Excel, and PPT
• Ability to travel 50%