Materials Manager

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

Job summary

American Trailer World is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee purchasing, receipt, control, and storage of raw and finished goods across multiple sites in Texas and Oklahoma. The role drives the materials management strategy and partners with internal and external teams to scale operations efficiently.

Responsibilities include leading a materials team, implementing Lean and MRP-based processes, and coordinating ERP/MS Dynamics roadmap efforts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work with cross functional leaders to implement industry leading materials management system.
• Use and implement 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 upscale any material shortages.
• Optimize raw material storage within the production facilities.

Skills

Materials management

Lean systems

Kanban

MRP

Vendor relations

Education

BS in Supply Chain

Business Administration

Tools

MS Dynamics

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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.

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 upscale 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%