Materials Manager

Elevator-Controls; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary commensurate with experience

Bonus program

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

HSA/401(K) company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Vantage Elevation is seeking a Materials & Procurement Manager for Sacramento, CA. You will oversee inventory control, purchasing, receiving, warehousing and shipping, driving on-time delivery and supplier performance.

Lead a team, optimize PPV, lead cycle counts, and collaborate with engineering and finance to align product flow and costs. This role requires a BS in Supply Chain or related field and 5+ years of material planning experience, with CPQ and MR P/ERP experience; Visual 9 and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field required.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in material planning, purchasing & warehousing/distribution.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience leading teams.
• MRP/ERP system experience required.
• CPQ system experience preferred.
• Visual 9 experience preferred.
• SIOP experience a plus.
• Professional Certification (APICS, ISM, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage purchasing, inventory, and shipping operations.
• Develop and maintain MRP systems, ensuring on-time schedule completion.
• Control all inventory levels/turns/days on hand and lead cycle count program.
• Manage excess, slow-moving, and obsolete material reconciliation with finance.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to optimize product flow and cost.
• Ensure correct system/part setup for production release (BOM, routing, cost).
• Manage supplier performance to optimize PPV, on-time delivery, and quality.
• Maintain inventory parameters to optimize levels, safety stocks, and fill rates.

Skills

Inventory planning

Purchasing

Team leadership

PPV

On-time delivery

MRP/ERP experience

CPQ experience

Visual 9

SIOP experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain or related field

APICS/ISM certification

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

CPQ

Visual 9

Job description

Materials & Procurement ManagerRegular Position, Full TimeSacramento, CAIf you are a forward-thinker interested in fostering a dynamic and supportive environment, then keep reading! We are searching for a result-oriented Materials & Procurement Manager to join the Elevator Controls Team at Vantage Elevation.About UsVantage Elevation, LLC is an independent, industry-leading manufacturer of elevator components and systems with a long history of innovation and reliability. Founded in 1899, Vantage employes over 1,000 people across manufacturing sites and offices in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Through its family of brands, GAL Manufacturing, GAL Canada, Hollister-Whitney, Elevator Controls, Courion, Bore-Max, Thames Valley Controls, and Vertical Dimensions, Vantage supports nearly every electro-mechanical device used in modern elevators. Vantage’s mission is to safely connect people and communities by providing reliable elevator solutions. We support our teams, work closely with our customers, and hold ourselves accountable for quality, safety, and integrity in everything we do.Position SummaryThe Materials & Procurement Manager is under the direction of the General Manager, of Elevator Controls. The candidate will primarily be responsible for overseeing all inventory control, purchasing, receiving, warehousing, and shipping operations. This role will work closely with the local leadership team to drive improvements in on-time delivery, inventory levels, supplier performance & control of site costs.RequirementsWe are searching for a candidate with:Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field requiredMinimum 5+ years of progressive experience in material planning, purchasing & warehousing/distributionMinimum of 3+ years of experience leading teamsMRP/ERP system experience requiredCPQ system experience, preferredVisual 9 experience, preferredSIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) experience a plusProfessional Certification (APICS, ISM, etc.)Duties and ResponsibilitiesA typical day may include:Directly manage purchasing, inventory, and shipping operations.Develop and maintain MRP systems, ensuring adherence to on-time schedule completion.Control all inventory levels/turns/days on hand and lead cycle count program.Manage excess, slow-moving, and obsolete material reconciliation processes. Ensure alignment with the finance team on write-off and accrual levels.Ensure collaboration with engineering and operations teams to optimize product flow and output.Ensure system/part setup is correct for all products before production release. This includes the bill of material, routing & cost.Actively manage supplier performance in collaboration with the sourcing team to optimize Purchase Price Variance (PPV), On-Time Delivery, and Quality performance of vendors.Maintain system planning parameters to optimize inventory levels, safety stocks and fill rates.Manage warehouse conditions, optimize the physical condition of the warehouse with new layouts of racks, add new products to valid locations, and remove obsolete or replaced items.Manage inbound freight expenses.Cross-train staff and follow up on all work results.Communicate to all levels in the organization regarding current state and future state actions. Ensure full alignment with the operations team during daily standup meetings and shop floor Gemba walks.Other duties as requiredBenefits of Working With UsSalary for Sacramento Applicants: $90,000 - $120,000 annually (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and applicable laws).Targeted Bonus (based on company and individual performance).Medical/Dental/Vision/Life InsuranceHSA401(K)/ Company Match/ Non-ElectiveGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Plum Benefits… and more!Position DetailsFull timeDay shifts, generally 8:00 AM – 4:30 PMOn-stie in Sacramento, CAVantage Elevation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Like What You Read?If you’re excited by the prospect of working at the forefront of engineering technology with a world-class employer that values your ambition, problem-solving abilities, and employee-oriented mindset then we invite you to apply.