Materials Manager

Ricochet Manufacturing Company; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Ricochet Gear in Philadelphia is seeking a hands-on Materials Manager to ensure uninterrupted flow of materials for PPE production. You will own inventory planning, purchase orders, ERP transactions, inventory accuracy, and receiving, partnering with Production, Operations, and Finance.

The role requires overseeing cycle counts, supplier data, and continuous improvement in inventory control and ERP utilization, with a direct report, and a focus on meeting production schedules and on-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience in supply chain, operations, or related field.
• 2+ years of inventory, purchasing, materials, or manufacturing planning experience.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory management tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain in-stock inventory levels for raw materials, components, packaging, and operating supplies.
• Plan material requirements, monitor safety stock, reorder points, and lead times.
• Create, issue, track, and manage purchase orders through receipt and reconciliation.
• Ensure materials are available to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
• Serve as a key user and champion of the company ERP system.
• Maintain accurate inventory, purchasing, receiving, and supplier master data.
• Manage daily receiving activities and supervise one direct report.
• Oversee cycle counts, inventory audits, and inventory adjustments.
• Resolve supplier shipping discrepancies, shortages, and routine quality issues.
• Develop inventory and purchasing reports to support operational decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement in inventory control and ERP utilization.

Skills

Stock-out prevention

Receiving transactions

Cycle counting

ERP data accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management software

Job description

Company Overview

Ricochet is an industry leading manufacturer of sophisticated, high-tech Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that focuses on protection, performance, and comfort. Ricochet has been headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for over 20 years, with all manufacturing and operations located in a single master facility.

In addition to serving the United States Military, Ricochet serves customers in multiple sectors of public safety by providing custom engineered PPE including EMS gear for the Philadelphia and Honolulu Fire Departments, Technical Rescue gear to all FDNY Rescue and Squad companies, and structural/turnout gear to multiple Fire Departments throughout the United States and beyond. Ricochet is a long-standing member of FEMSA. For more information, visit ricochet-gear.com.

JOB SUMMARY

Ricochet Gear seeks a hands-on Materials Manager to ensure the uninterrupted flow of materials supporting the manufacture of protective gear and sewn products. This position owns inventory planning, purchase order execution, ERP transactions, inventory accuracy, and receiving operations while partnering closely with Production, Operations, and Finance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following

• Maintain in-stock inventory levels for raw materials, components, packaging, and operating supplies.
• Plan material requirements and monitor safety stock, reorder points, and lead times.
• Create, issue, track, and manage purchase orders through receipt and reconciliation.
• Ensure materials are available to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
• Serve as a key user and champion of the company ERP system.
• Maintain accurate inventory, purchasing, receiving, and supplier master data.
• Manage daily receiving activities and supervise one direct report.
• Oversee cycle counts, inventory audits, and inventory adjustments.
• Resolve supplier shipping discrepancies, shortages, and routine quality issues.
• Develop inventory and purchasing reports to support operational decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement in inventory control and ERP utilization.

SKILLS NEEDED

• Stock-Out Rate < 2%
• Receiving transactions completed within 24 hours
• 100% scheduled cycle count completion
• ERP data accuracy and process compliance

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field or commensurate with experience.
• 2+ years of inventory, purchasing, materials, or manufacturing experience specifically involving planning.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory management tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience supervising employees preferred.
• Manufacturing or cut-and-sew experience is highly desirable.

Job Type: Full-time

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

• The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.