** Materials Manager

DwyerOmega; Sunbury (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DwyerOmega in Sunbury, OH is seeking a Materials Manager to lead purchasing, planning, inventory control, and stockroom operations. This role ensures efficient procurement, accurate inventory levels, and timely material availability to support production and customer requirements.

The position involves coordinating with production and sales teams, managing ERP data, and driving continuous improvement through standardized processes to optimize lead times and costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing materials management.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience; management training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise purchasing, planning, inventory control, and stockroom teams.
• Develop strategic sourcing plans to reduce costs and improve supplier performance.
• Oversee material planning and production scheduling to meet forecasted demand.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and reduce excess or obsolete stock.
• Ensure timely receiving and organized stockroom operations.
• Analyze supply chain performance and implement cost and lead-time improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

The Materials Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all aspects of materials management, including purchasing, planning, inventory control, and stockroom operations. This role ensures efficient procurement, accurate inventory levels, and timely material availability to support production and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Supervision

• Directly supervise purchasing, planning, inventory control, and stockroom teams.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and develop staff to meet departmental goals.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Purchasing & Vendor Management

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to reduce costs and improve supplier performance.
• Evaluate vendor quotations and negotiate contracts to ensure quality, price, and delivery standards.
• Maintain ethical and transparent vendor relationships.

Planning & Scheduling

• Oversee material planning and production scheduling to meet forecasted demand.
• Collaborate with production and sales teams to align material availability with operational needs.

Inventory Management

• Establish and monitor inventory control systems to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Minimize carrying costs and reduce excess or obsolete inventory.
• Ensure accurate inventory records through regular audits and cycle counts.

Stockroom Oversight

• Ensure receiving processes are timely and accurate in receipt of goods.
• Maintain organized and efficient stockroom operations.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards during material handling.

Process Improvement & Reporting

• Analyze supply chain performance and implement improvements to reduce lead times and costs.
• Utilize ERP systems (preferably SyteLine) to manage procurement and inventory data.
• Prepare reports and metrics to support business planning and decision-making.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing materials management.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience; management training preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of procurement, inventory control, and production planning best practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Moderate noise environment typical of a manufacturing setting.

Salary Description

90,000 - 120,000