Materials Manager

L2x Talent Solutions; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L2x Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Materials / Supply Chain leader to drive manufacturing operations and optimize materials flow. You will own purchasing, planning, scheduling, inventory control, and lean improvements across a contract manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include leading SIOP, capacity planning, supplier management, ERP/MRP optimization (Vantage or Epicor preferred), and developing KPI dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
• 7+ years of materials management or supply chain experience in manufacturing
• 2+ years of leadership experience
• Strong experience with inventory management and inventory control
• Strong experience with purchasing and supplier management
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably Vantage or Epicor
• Experience in contract manufacturing environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategy aligned with growth objectives
• Lead purchasing, planning, scheduling, inventory control, and warehouse operations
• Optimize inventory levels while maintaining exceptional customer service performance
• Drive Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP)
• Develop long-range inventory planning strategies
• Improve ERP/MRP utilization through data-driven decision making
• Establish executive KPI dashboards and performance reporting
• Lead manufacturing capacity planning initiatives
• Develop supplier partnership strategies and performance management programs
• Expand global sourcing opportunities while mitigating supply chain risk
• Lead risk management and business continuity planning
• Support capital planning and manufacturing expansion initiatives
• Provide acquisition integration support for future business growth
• Lead ERP implementation and continuous system improvement initiatives
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement across the supply chain
• Build scalable processes supporting long-term organizational growth
• Build, coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing Materials organization
• Create succession plans and develop future leaders
• Foster accountability through measurable performance metrics
• Lead cross-functional initiatives across Operations, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Quality
• Present strategic recommendations and executive business cases to senior leadership
• Influence organizational decisions through strong communication and analytical skills

Skills

Materials management

Supply chain

Leadership

Inventory management

Purchasing and supplier management

ERP/MRP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Vantage

Epicor

Job description

• Develop and execute supply chain strategy aligned with company growth objectives
• Lead purchasing, planning, scheduling, inventory control, and warehouse operations
• Optimize inventory levels while maintaining exceptional customer service performance
• Drive Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP)
• Develop long-range inventory planning strategies
• Improve ERP/MRP utilization through data-driven decision making
• Establish executive KPI dashboards and performance reporting
• Lead manufacturing capacity planning initiatives
• Develop supplier partnership strategies and performance management programs
• Expand global sourcing opportunities while mitigating supply chain risk
• Lead risk management and business continuity planning
• Support capital planning and manufacturing expansion initiatives
• Provide acquisition integration support for future business growth
• Lead ERP implementation and continuous system improvement initiatives
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement across the supply chain
• Build scalable processes supporting long-term organizational growth
• Build, coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing Materials organization
• Create succession plans and develop future leaders
• Foster accountability through measurable performance metrics
• Lead cross-functional initiatives across Operations, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Quality
• Present strategic recommendations and executive business cases to senior leadership
• Influence organizational decisions through strong communication and analytical skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering or related field, or relevant experience
• 7+ years of Materials Management or Supply Chain experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably contract manufacturing, with the ability to understand and manage material requirements in a highly customized operation
• 2+ years of leadership experience with responsibility for leading, mentoring and developing team members
• Strong experience with inventory management and inventory control, including maintaining inventory accuracy and optimizing on-hand inventory levels
• Strong experience with purchasing and supplier management, including negotiating pricing, rates and terms with suppliers
• Experience developing and executing materials, purchasing or supply chain strategies with team members
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems for inventory management, purchasing and material planning, preferably Vantage or Epicor