Materials Manager

Vontier Corporation; Village of Lakewood (NY); On-site; USD 97,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses/incentives

Medical, dental, vision, life

401k with company match

Hybrid work environment (2 days remote

Paid time off 120 hours

Job summary

Matco Tools Jamestown Facility seeks a Materials Manager to lead a team handling all supplier relationships and materials flow. You will oversee procurement, planning, scheduling, and cost control to ensure customer orders are fulfilled on time.

You will require a Bachelor’s in a related field, 5+ years of supervisory and manufacturing experience, and strong planning/negotiation skills. 20% travel expected; base salary range is $96,800–$124,600 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Logistics or Business.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Minimum 5 years manufacturing experience and purchasing/negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of buyers, shippers, material handlers and inventory control to meet production needs.
• Develop, implement and manage integrated planning across make-vs-buy and capacity planning.
• Analyze demand, forecasts and usage to build to order/forecast plans.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to optimize production planning.
• Establish systems to support inventory forecasting, purchasing and control.
• Prepare delivery reports and flag potential late deliveries for proactive action.
• Monitor inventories and communicate shortages.
• Collaborate with sourcing on new-to-matco strategies for cost and quality.
• Adhere to policies and lead initiatives for on-time delivery targets.
• Develop inventory control systems and manage shipping with distribution.
• Participate in operations leadership for strategic decisions and continuous improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

Planning & scheduling

Demand forecasting

Purchasing / Negotiation

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree – Supply Chain or Materials Management, Logistics or Business

Tools

Power BI

AS400

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

INTRODUCTION and WHAT YOU WILL DO (Job Responsibilities)

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible to manage and develop all supplier relationships that support Matco Tools Jamestown Facility Manufacturing. It is responsible for leading a team that manages all aspects of materials flow and maintaining control and accuracy over all materials inventories, including all transactions, procurement, planning, scheduling, cost, warehouse, receiving, and shipping to ensure that customer orders are fulfilled on time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a team of buyers, shippers, material handlers and inventory control coordination to meet the requirements of the Matco production system. Required to manage the timekeeping aspects, disciplinary actions, and safety talks for the materials team.
• Develop, implement and manage cross-functional, fully integrated planning process that incorporates make versus buy, capacity planning, scheduling, inventory, material and associated cost elements.
• Perform analysis of customer demand, sales forecasts and historical material usage to develop and execute build to order and build to forecast plans.
• Coordinate with cross-functional business teams to develop the optimal strategy for production planning to support customer demand.
• Establish and implement the systems and processes that support inventory forecasting, purchasing, and material control.
• Prepare customer delivery reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends and uses information to proactively communicate potential late deliveries.
• Monitor material inventories and proactively communicate material shortages.
• Partner with corporate sourcing team on "new to Matco" sourcing strategies and improved quality, delivery and cost of existing suppliers.
• Adhere to established company policies, procedures, terms and conditions and legal matters that affect purchasing policies.
• Coordinate and work with quality, engineering, fabrication, paint and assembly operations to ensure achievement of targeted on-time delivery goal by establishing and monitoring schedule to proactively identify and address any issues.
• Develop and implement an inventory control system, capable of identifying discrepancies in inventory counts and taking corrective action to guard against inconsistencies in the future. Manage the shipping department and work cross-functionally with the Distribution centers on error correction.
• Participates as a member of the operations leadership team in strategic decision-making and continuous improvement activities.

WHO YOU ARE (Qualifications)

Attribute/Skill/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree – Supply Chain or Materials Management, Logistics or Business
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, AS400 preferred)
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience
• Minimum 5 years Manufacturing Experience
• Purchasing / Negotiation Skill
• Ability to travel 20% of the time

Fit Factors

• Tenacity/Do What It Takes
• Effective Time Management and Personal Organization
• Sense of Urgency/Impact
• VBS
• Tactical or Strategic
• Honest & integrity
• Details Matter
• Results Matter
• Leadership and teamwork – Create followership/building teams
• Communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

The base compensation range for this position is $96,800 to $124,600 per annum. Your actual base salary will be determined based upon numerous factors which may include relevant experience, skills, location (labor market data), credentials (education, certifications), and internal equity.

Vontier partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. Visit VontierBenefits.com to view our benefits. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. With programs for family planning from Maven Clinic to managing diabetes like Livongo, coverage for women's health, support for adult and elder care, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Vontier is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off up to 120 hours, 13 paid holidays (including 3 floating holidays) per year and paid sick leave.*

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Sick leave amount may vary based on state or local laws applicable to the applicant’s geographic location. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

WHO IS MATCO

Matco Tools, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vontier Corporation, is a distributor of quality professional automotive equipment, tools, and toolboxes. Matco began operation in 1946 and, since 1979, has sold products directly to professional mechanics, enthusiasts, and those who value quality tools through a network of independent franchised mobile distributors who operate in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Products are also sold to central purchasing operations and other institutional customers through industrial sales representatives and via the internet. Matco is a franchising company, a distribution company, a financing company, a manufacturer of industry leading toolboxes, and a leading supplier of automotive technology solutions employing approximately 600 associates in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. For more information on Matco Tools, visit www.matcotools.com.

BENEFITS

• Annual bonuses/incentives (depending on position)
• Immediate company benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.)
• 401k with company match
• 401k defined contribution after 1 year of service
• High level of employee engagement
• Walking path and gym equipment onsite
• Food trucks on site during the summer
• Dress for your day - every day casual/jeans
• Employee discounts
• 15 days vacation + 4 floating holidays + 8 paid holidays
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan payment assistance
• Hybrid work environment (2 days remote)
• Annual Day of Caring for employees to volunteer
• Discounts on tools
• Annual team building events

WHO IS VONTIER

Vontier (NYSE: VNT) is a global technology company powering the way the world moves. We empower businesses in the transport sector to adapt to a fast-changing landscape by uniting productivity, automation and multi-energy technologies.

Our smart, connected solutions serve roadside convenience retail stores, fleet operators, and auto repair technicians. From integrated payments and EV charging software to carwash technology and retail automation, we help customers stay productive and prepared for a rapidly evolving industry.

With decades of expertise and a balanced portfolio, Vontier enables businesses to navigate complexity, unlock growth, and build a cleaner, safer future. Driven by continuous improvement and the dedication of Team Vontier, we empower businesses to think bigger, act boldly, and thrive on the road ahead. Learn more at www.vontier.com.

At Vontier, we empower you to steer your career in the direction of success with a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment.

Our commitment to personal growth, work-life balance, and collaboration fuels a culture where your contributions drive meaningful change. We provide the roadmap for continuous learning, allowing creativity to flourish and ideas to accelerate into impactful solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.

Join our community of passionate people working together to navigate challenges and seize new opportunities. At Vontier, you are not on this journey alone, we are committed to equipping you with the tools and support you need to fuel your innovation, lead with impact, and thrive both personally and professionally.

Together, let’s power the way the world moves!

“Vontier companies are equal employment employers and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law.”