Materials Manager

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing; Wills Point (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing in Wills Point, TX seeks a Materials Manager to lead purchasing, receipt, control and storage of raw and finished materials across a multi-site territory in Texas and Oklahoma. This role drives the materials management strategy, overseeing MRP, purchase orders, receiving, and inventory control to support scalable operations.

You will manage supplier relations, cycle counting, and collaborate with finance on inventory governance and ERP roadmap implementation,

Qualifications

• BS in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing or Supply Chain experience.
• Kanban and MRP experience required.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross functional leaders to implement an industry leading materials management system.
• Utilize a combination of Lean methods including visual management, pull Kanban signals, MRP, and sequencing.
• Build and lead a team focused on tactical and strategic purchasing to optimize inventory and total cost of materials.
• Contribute to creating the ERP MS Dynamics roadmap and support its implementation.
• Collaborate with the finance team to create and monitor a cycle count program.
• Verify quantity of delivered material matches packing slips and address discrepancies before shipment.
• Maintain accurate on hand inventory through cycle counts.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Production, and Scheduling to address material shortages.
• Optimize raw material storage within production facilities.

Skills

Kanban

MRP

Procurement

Vendor relations

Education

BS in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

MS Dynamics ERP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Big Tex Wills Point - Wills Point, TX 75169

Materials Manager

Company Profile

American Trailer World (ATW) was created because of the merger of Big Tex Trailers and American Trailer Works, two leading companies in the trailer industry. ATW is the most diversified manufacturer, largest retailer and distributor of professional grade and consumer grade trailers, parts and accessories in North America. With superior positioning in the trailer industry and leading products across a diverse array of end markets, ATW has an opportunity for rapid and profitable expansion. Bain Capital Private Equity partnered in the acquisitions, and they will continue to provide additional support and capital to drive expansion.

Job Overview

The Materials Manager is responsible for purchasing, receipt, control, and storage of Raw and Finished Goods materials inventory within a multi-site territory assignment including Texas and Oklahoma locations. The role is responsible for executing the materials management strategy in partnership with internal and external partners as necessary to efficiently support and scale with the business. The role oversees all aspects of finished goods and raw materials management including materials requirement planning, purchase orders, receiving, quality, inventory control, day to day vendor relations, and materials movement within operations and procurement guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with the with cross functional leaders to implement industry leading materials management system
• Use and implement a combination of Lean systems including visual management, pull Kanban signals, MRP, and sequencing
• Build and lead a team focused on both tactical and strategic purchasing to optimize our inventory on hand, inventory control, and total cost of materials
• Be a part of creating the ERP MS Dynamics roadmap and support the implementation
• Work with the finance team to create and monitor a cycle count program
• Ensure quantities of delivered material matches packing slips and notate any discrepancies before carrier leaves
• Ensure current on hand inventory is correct through a successful cycle count program
• Work with Procurement, Production, and Scheduling teams to identify and elevate any material shortages
• Optimize raw material storage within the production facilities

Education – Experience Required

• BS in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field (or work experience equivalent)
• 5+ yeas of Manufacturing or Supply Chain experience
• Kanban and MRP experience
• Proficient computer skills in Word, Excel, and PPT
• Ability to travel 50%