Materials Manager

Knapheide; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Knapheide Truck Equipment Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee the supply chain and maintain accurate material inventory.

This full-time role demands strong communication and organizational skills, managing vendor relationships, and leading a team of Materials Coordinators. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business or related field and extensive supervisory experience.

Join a family-oriented company with a long-standing reputation for excellence in the work truck equipment industry.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in a materials management role.
• 3+ years of previous supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor relationships and verify quality and delivery of materials.
• Ensure material is available to support production.
• Inspect and stage materials for the production team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS) certification

Job description

Knapheide Truck Equipment Center in Phoenix, AZ is looking to hire a Materials Manager to manage the supply chain, ensure proper planning and delivery of material, and maintain an accurate inventory of materials within the facility. This full-time position works Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

At Knapheide, you’re more than an employee. You’re part of a family filled with multi-generation employees who take pride in the work they do. Knapheide has been in business since 1848 and is the premier work truck equipment, accessory, and commercial upfit provider in the United States.

DAY TO DAY AS A MATERIALS MANAGER

In this fast-paced role, you’ll ensure all material is available to support production. You’ll manage vendor relationships and verify proper quality, cost and delivery of incoming materials. All materials must be inspected, bar coded, stored, and staged for the production team. You’ll manage and train Materials Coordinators to ensure best practices are being followed for moving products in and out of the facility. You’ll establish an accurate and timely process to validate inventory accuracy. To be successful in this role, you’ll need excellent communication skills and the ability to organize and prioritize job duties in order to meet deadlines.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Career-minded - looking for more than a job
• Team player - gets along well with others
• Organized & attentive to detail - nothing gets by you without being double-checked
• Efficient - a knack for effectively prioritizing tasks and managing your time

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field and/or Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS) certification and/or 4+ years' experience working in a materials management role
• 3+ years of previous supervisory experience

If you’re someone who never settles for second best, takes pride in the work you do, and you’re looking for a jump start on a new career, apply today!