Materials Manager

ARCH; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Quarterly bonus

Career growth and mentorship

Job summary

ARCH Medical Solutions in Lehigh Valley is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of raw materials and finished products to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities include coordinating with quality, engineering, production and customer service to ensure maximum on-time delivery, managing supplier relationships, and maintaining inventory accuracy with Finance. This role emphasizes process improvement and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associates degree in Business or SCM preferred.
• 1–2 years experience in material planning and purchasing.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office and ERP systems.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience reviewing raw material or process certifications and interpreting requirements.
• ISO 9001 and AS9100 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with quality, engineering, production and customer service to ensure 100% on-time delivery by establishing and monitoring schedules.
• Manage incoming and outgoing materials.
• Verify raw material certifications meet specifications and analysis requirements.
• Identify and release materials for assemblies per internal procedures.
• Improve inventory forecasting, purchasing and material control processes.
• Develop relationships with suppliers to meet cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Ensure inventory accuracy with Finance and an inventory control system.
• Adhere to company policies and safety regulations.
• Maintain a safe, clean manufacturing environment.

Skills

1-2 years material planning

Forklift certification

MS Office proficiency

ERP systems knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent & team work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in Business or SCM

Tools

MS Office software

ERP systems

Measuring tools (micrometers/Vernier)

Job description

ARCH Medical Solutions - Lehigh Valley [Whitehall]
Whitehall, PA 18052, USA

Description

Position Overview

The Materials Manager is responsible for planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of raw materials and products to meet company objectives and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and work with quality, engineering, production, and customer service to ensure 100% on-time delivery by establishing and monitoring schedule to proactively identify and address any issues.
• Manage incoming and outgoing materials.
• Verify the raw material certifications to ensure that they meet all of the chemical and physical analysis requirements of the specifications referenced in the raw material purchase order as well as those referenced on the manufacturing route sheet.
• Identify and release the raw material and products/components for assemblies in accordance with our internal procedures.
• Establish and implement methods and best practices related to the systems and process that support inventory forecasting, purchasing, and material control.
• Identify, develop and manage effective relationships with existing and potential suppliers of goods and services to meet the established cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Responsible for accuracy of inventory counts by implementing and managing, in conjunction with Finance, an inventory control system, capable of identifying discrepancies in inventory counts and taking corrective action to guard against inconsistencies in the future.
• Adhere to established company policies, procedures, terms and conditions and legal matters that affect purchasing policies.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by implementing, maintaining and aligning company policies that adhere to local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree in Business or Supply Chain Management
• 1-2 years’ experience material planning and purchasing
• Certified on sit-down forklift preferred
• Computer proficiency with basic understanding of MS Office and ERP systems
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good analytical and problem solving ability
• Ability to demonstrate solid written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds when requested.
• Understanding of basic measuring tools such as micrometers, Vernier’s, etc are required.
• Experience in the review of raw material or process certifications and should be able to interpret the chemical and physical range requirements that are commonly expressed in decimal format on material certifications.
• High attention to detail is required.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter, able to work independently as well as part of a multi-disciplined team.
• Team oriented and ability to collaborate effectively with people at all levels.
• ISO regulations experience preferred (ISO 9001 and AS9100)
• Clean, well-lit, temperature-controlled manufacturing facility
• A place where continuous learning is encouraged
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Fast-paced and innovation-driven
• Recognizes and celebrates contributions

Schedule

• Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Paid time off & company holidays
• Competitive 401(k) with company match
• Quarterly bonus program
• Opportunity for career growth, training, and mentorship

Why Join ARCH?

• Be part of a company that directly impacts patient care worldwide
• Work in a modern CNC manufacturing environment
• Grow your career with a company that invests in its people
• Join a team that values quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Additional Notes

ARCH Global Precision is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ARCH Global Precision are employed on an at-will basis.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

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