Materials Manager

Socket.dev; West Riverside (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ALCOM is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee material flow, inventory control, and warehousing to support production scheduling. The role emphasizes data accuracy in the Genius ERP system and leading a team across receiving, cycle counts, and material handling.

Strong Excel skills and Lean practices are essential. The ideal candidate will drive improvements in inventory processes, coordinate with Engineering on material needs for new and existing products, and ensure timely, accurate

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Materials Management in manufacturing
• Experience with ERP/MRP and Warehouse/Inventory software (Genius ERP a plus)
• Lean, 5S training and best practices in operations
• Advanced MS Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Self-motivated manager in a fast-paced, multi-shift environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide direct reports, set expectations, train, and schedule
• Maintain accurate records of raw materials, subassemblies, finished goods
• Supervise inventory staff (receiving, cycle counts, materials handlers)
• Ensure inventory is secure, organized and accurately recorded
• Oversee picking, kitting, and on-time material stocking for production
• Manage daily cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies
• Oversee month-end and year-end inventory processes
• Ensure proper documentation and data accuracy in the Inventory System
• Improve procedures for efficient materials flow and production support

Skills

Leadership

Inventory control

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

CPIM certification (plus)

Tools

Genius ERP

MS Office

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

ALCOM’s impressive growth has been driven by a dedicated team committed to producing the highest-quality aluminum trailers across every category. From our beginnings with a single flagship facility in Winslow, Maine, we’ve expanded to four manufacturing plants across the country. This strategic growth not only strengthens our dealer network but also creates valuable career opportunities, fosters innovation, and enhances our ability to deliver top-tier products with faster turnaround times and lower freight costs

Our team proudly manufactures 160+ standard trailer models, covering a wide range of applications—including cargo, personal watercraft (PWC), horse and livestock, car haulers, snowmobile, landscape and utility, ATV, and motorcycle trailers. We don’t just build trailers; we customize solutions, ensuring our dealers receive open and enclosed models tailored to their customers' needs

At ALCOM, we take pride in what we build and how we build it. Our success is the result of hardworking, skilled employees who share our passion for craftsmanship and innovation.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Materials Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of material flow, maintaining control and accuracy over all goods inventory, including transactions, planning, warehousing, and receiving raw materials. The primary focus shall be related to the inventory control plan and internal materials movement, supporting the production plan.

FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide excellent leadership and guidance to all direct reports, including, but not limited to, setting expectations, adherence to KPI’s, training, and scheduling.


• Maintain accurate records and accounting of all inventoried materials: raw components, outsourced subassemblies, OEM products, finished goods.


• Manage and supervise all inventory staff (receiving, cycle counters, materials handlers).


• Ensure all inventoried materials are kept secure, well protected, and organized.


• Timely and accurate picking and kitting for production of subassemblies, assemblies, and finished goods.


• Timely stocking of all inbound inventory materials under a 24-hour dock to stock KPI.


• Manage daily inventory cycle counts, identify, and reconcile all discrepancies (shortages, overages, incorrect parts).


• Oversee month end and year-end inventory programs.


• Accurate generation and filing of all required receiving documents daily, as well as capturing internal inventory movement.


• Ensure accurate receipt of inventory, material transactions are accurately recorded in the company’s Inventory System (Genius).


• Proactively identify and correct errors, omissions, and inaccuracies of data in the Inventory System.


• Proactively improve and/or create procedures for the efficient and smooth operation of the materials flow and consumption during the production process.


• Ensure the effective and correct utilization of the Inventory System by all staff in the Materials group and provide training as needed.


• Implement and follow established best practice procedures on incoming materials related to inspections.


• Coordinate, with the assistance of the Engineering department, the transition to manufacturing of new products and changes to existing products with materials requirements that are aligned with seasonal product demand.


• Develops improved reporting to drive the overall management of both planning and warehousing.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 or more years of Materials Management experience


• Proven experience with ERP/MRP and Warehouse/Inventory software in a manufacturing environment (experience with Genius ERP is considered a plus)


• Proven experience with Lean training, 5S and best practice use


• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Self-motivated manager who enjoys challenges and working in a fast-paced, multi-shift environment.

DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in business-related field preferred. Proven years of experience can be substituted for lack of degree.


• Materials management certification (CPIM) is considered a plus but not required.


• Minimum 3 years’ experience in this role within a manufacturing environment.


• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a leadership role.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Highly organized, motivated and ability to work independently.


• Strong knowledge of inventory control processes and warehouse layout.


• Exceptional problem-solving skills.


• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.


• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.


• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Power BI experience is a plus.


• Proficient with manufacturing ERP/MRP systems.


• Proven critical thinking skills and long term/strategic vision.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

This job operates 75% engagement on the production floor in a non-climate control building, 25% in an office environment. Requiring frequent bending, standing, and walking on a production floor and warehouse yard. This role uses standard office equipment. Use of proper PPE is always required.