Materials Manager

Wesco Industrial Products; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Wesco Industrial Products in North Wales, PA seeks a Manager, Materials to oversee materials management, inventory control, production planning and scheduling within our manufacturing operation. This local role leads a team, drives on-time delivery, optimizes inventory investment, and ensures material availability.

The position focuses on coordinating MRP/ERP processes, improving material flow, and collaborating with Operations, Finance, and Engineering to meet customer commitments and plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Manufacturing, Production Planning & Scheduling, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Operations, and Manufacturing Environments.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams.
• Strong understanding of MRP Systems, Capacity Planning, Inventory Management, Forecasting & Demand Planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials planning, forecasting, inventory control, and production scheduling activities.
• Develop and maintain short- and long-range inventory plans for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Oversee MPS and MRP processes.
• Coordinate supplier releases to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Monitor production capacity and propose solutions to meet demand.
• Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, FIFO, and best practices.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Service, and Engineering to optimize performance.
• Establish and track KPIs related to inventory, delivery, scheduling, and materials management.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and VSM.
• Develop, coach, and mentor a team of materials, planning, and inventory professionals.

Job description

Lead Supply Chain Excellence in a Dynamic Manufacturing Environment

Are you a strategic supply chain leader who thrives on balancing inventory, production schedules, and customer commitments? Do you have a passion for driving operational excellence, improving material flow, and leading high-performing teams?

We're seeking a local to North Wales, PA Manager, Materials to oversee all aspects of materials management, inventory control, production planning, and scheduling within our manufacturing operation. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for ensuring material availability, optimizing inventory investment, and driving on‑time delivery performance. We are looking for a candidate in the North Wales, PA area.

What You'll Do

• Lead materials planning, forecasting, inventory control, and production scheduling activities
• Develop and maintain short- and long-range inventory plans for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Oversee Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes
• Coordinate supplier releases to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations
• Monitor production capacity and recommend solutions to support changing customer demand
• Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, FIFO processes, and inventory control best practices
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Service, and Engineering teams to optimize performance
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory, delivery, scheduling, and materials management
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen events, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
• Develop, coach, and mentor a team of materials, planning, and inventory professionals

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field

5+ years of progressive experience in:

• Manufacturing
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Inventory Control
• Supply Chain Operations
• Manufacturing Environments

3+ years of leadership experience managing teams

Strong understanding of:

• MRP Systems
• Capacity Planning
• Inventory Management
• Forecasting & Demand Planning

Experience working cross‑functionally to achieve operational objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• ERP experience, particularly in LN and JD Edwards
• Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, or Continuous Improvement experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting capabilities
• Experience supporting high‑volume manufacturing operations

What Success Looks Like

You are a proactive leader who can:

• Balance customer demand with manufacturing capacity
• Reduce inventory costs while maintaining service levels
• Improve inventory accuracy and material flow
• Drive production efficiency and on‑time delivery
• Build strong supplier and internal partnerships
• Lead teams through growth, change, and continuous improvement

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on plant performance
• Lead a critical function within a growing manufacturing organization
• Collaborative environment with cross‑functional leadership exposure
• Continuous improvement culture focused on innovation and operational excellence
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Ready to Lead and Make an Impact?

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