Materials Manager

4FRONT Engineered Solutions; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

4FRONT Engineered Solutions is seeking a Materials Manager to lead our materials planning and inventory control at the North Wales, PA facility. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in supply chain management and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

This strategic role involves driving operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives and managing a high-performing team. Strong MRP systems experience is essential, along with advanced skills in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Production Planning & Scheduling and Inventory Control.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing materials or production control teams.
• Strong experience with MRP Systems and Capacity Planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials planning, production scheduling, and inventory control.
• Develop and oversee inventory and production plans.
• Analyze capacity and drive on-time delivery through data insights.

Skills

Production Planning & Scheduling

Inventory Control

Supply Chain Operations

Leadership

MRP Systems

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Infor LN

JD Edwards

Job description

Overview

We're Hiring: Materials Manager | Manufacturing Operations Leader

Are you a strategic supply chain and materials management professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you have a passion for inventory optimization, production planning, team leadership, and driving operational excellence?

We're looking for an experienced Materials Manager to lead our materials planning, inventory control, production scheduling, forecasting, and warehouse operations while ensuring seamless support of our manufacturing processes and customer commitments. This will be an onsite position at our North Wales, PA facility. We are looking for local candidates.

What You\'ll Do

• Lead materials planning, production scheduling, inventory control, and warehouse operations
• Develop and oversee short- and long-term inventory and production plans
• Manage Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Coordinate supplier releases and material forecasts to support production demands
• Monitor inventory accuracy, cycle counting, FIFO processes, and physical inventories
• Analyze capacity, production performance, backlog, and customer requirements to drive on-time delivery
• Partner with Manufacturing, Customer Service, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping
• Develop and track KPIs related to inventory performance, delivery, fill rates, and production efficiency
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing materials team

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Production Planning & Scheduling, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Operations, or Manufacturing Environments
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing materials, inventory, or production control teams
• Strong experience with MRP Systems, Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Capacity Planning, Forecasting, and Inventory Optimization
• ERP experience required
• Infor LN experience required
• JD Edwards experience highly desired
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• APICS Certification (CPIM, CSCP, CPSM) preferred

What Makes You Successful

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills
• Proven leader who develops and empowers teams
• Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong communicator who collaborates across departments and with suppliers
• Ability to balance customer demands, production constraints, and inventory investments

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on manufacturing performance, supply chain effectiveness, and customer satisfaction while leading a critical function within the organization.

Ready to Lead and Make an Impact?

If you\'re a results-driven Materials Management leader with a passion for optimizing supply chains, improving manufacturing performance, and developing high-performing teams, we want to hear from you.

How to Apply

Apply directly or message us to learn more.