Materials Manager

ZipRecruiter; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Materials Manager to optimize logistics processes and mentor a talented team. This role involves overseeing supply chain management, improving inventory accuracy, and fostering vendor relationships to ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in materials management, particularly within the manufacturing sector, and a passion for developing others. Join a dynamic team where your expertise in supply chain strategies will drive significant improvements and contribute to the company's success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Management or related field required.
• Experience as a Materials Manager in manufacturing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall supply chain, shipping, receiving, and materials inventory.
• Develop supplier scorecards and manage vendor relationships.
• Lead and mentor staff while ensuring continuous improvement.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Control

Vendor Negotiation

Data Analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Materials Management

Bachelor's in Finance

Bachelor's in Industrial Technology

Job description

SUMMARY

Are you a Materials Manager who knows how to optimize logistics processes? Do you enjoy mentoring others and watching them grow? Do you have experience with electro-mechanical assembly components? If so, we want to hear from you. We are seeking a Materials Manager with supply chain management (SCM) experience for a manufacturing company in New Braunfels, Texas.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for overall supply chain management, shipping, receiving, and all materials inventory with a strong system background.
• Drive improvements in inventory accuracy, cycle count, and inventory location accuracy.
• Update inventory and bill of materials (BOM) cost in the system.
• Lead Material Review Board (MRB) in evaluating and disposing of rejected material.
• Create programs for multi-sourcing vendor options and communicate with vendors to obtain product and price information. Negotiate costs.
• Support product development and leverage the supply base for implementation.
• Develop and implement supplier scorecards and performance metrics.
• Manage vendor relationships and develop improvement projects.
• Ensure supplier terms and conditions are upheld and resolve supplier concerns.
• Provide scheduling, procurement, shipping, receiving, and other information as needed.
• Consult with departments on purchases and suppliers to order commodities, materials, and services that meet organizational needs.
• Direct movement of materials from shipping/receiving to storage and work areas.
• Evaluate shipping notices, invoices, orders, and other records to determine work assignments, shipping priorities, and methods to meet deadlines.
• Analyze data and develop procurement, shipping, and receiving goals and strategies for continuous improvement.
• Hire, develop, and supervise staff; develop and maintain succession plans and cross-training for business continuity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Management, Finance, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Must have current or recent experience as a Materials Manager or Supervisor in the manufacturing industry, preferably with electro-mechanical assembly components.
• Strong experience with inventory control.
• Prior experience supervising, managing, or leading others.