Materials Manager

INSPYR; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Competitive pay

401(k) Retirement plan

Job summary

INSPYR Solutions in Wilmington, MA is seeking a Materials Manager to own shipping, receiving, inventory, and warehousing in a dynamic, development-focused setting. You will build practical systems for thousands of SKUs, manage a small team, and drive processes amid frequent engineering changes and an evolving inventory landscape.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organizational skills, and comfort operating without a fully mature ERP; you will shape workflows and drive improvements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse management experience in high-variety, low-volume setting.
• Proven ability to build and improve warehouse processes from scratch.
• Experience leading a small team of material handlers.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, barcode scanners, and lightweight WMS.
• Comfort operating without a mature ERP system.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inbound receiving: verify orders, inspect goods, and process receiving docs.
• Coordinate outbound shipping for returns, transfers, and supplier exchanges.
• Maintain logs and communicate material arrivals to production planning.
• Establish inventory tracking for thousands of SKUs without a mature ERP.
• Lead a team of material handlers and coordinate with planning and eng.
• Develop warehouse workflows, SOPs, and preparing for ERP implementation.
• Ensure 5S, safety, and proper handling of hazardous materials.

Skills

Warehouse management

Inventory management

Process improvement

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Inventory tools

ERP-less environment

Forklift certification

Physical ability

Cycle counting

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain / logistics

APICS CPIM or CSCP certification

Tools

ERP/WMS (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Job description

Title: Materials Manager
Location: Wilmington, MA
Duration: 6 months
Compensation: $40 - $45

We are seeking a Warehouse Manager to own all shipping, receiving, inventory management, and warehousing operations for the facility. This is a unique role: you will be building and managing warehouse operations in a dynamic R&D and pre-production environment without a fully mature ERP system, with high part variety, frequent engineering changes, and rapidly evolving inventory needs. You will need to create practical systems for tracking, storing, and staging thousands of unique SKUs while maintaining the speed and flexibility that a development environment demands. This role requires someone who can build structure from ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Shipping & Receiving

• Manage all inbound receiving operations: verify shipments against purchase orders, inspect for damage, and process receiving documentation
• Coordinate outbound shipping for returns, transfers, and supplier exchanges
• Process a high volume of diverse incoming materials — from small electronic components to large machined castings and raw stock
• Work with carriers and freight services to schedule deliveries, manage dock appointments, and resolve shipping discrepancies
• Maintain accurate receiving logs and ensure timely communication to production planning when critical materials arrive

Inventory Management

• Establish and maintain inventory tracking systems for a high-variety, low-volume environment with thousands of unique part numbers
• Develop practical inventory management processes that function effectively without a mature ERP — using spreadsheets, barcode systems, or lightweight tools as appropriate
• Conduct cycle counts, reconcile inventory discrepancies, and maintain accuracy targets
• Manage inventory locations, bin assignments, and storage organization to enable rapid retrieval for production kitting
• Track lot/serial numbers for critical components requiring traceability
• Flag aging inventory, excess stock, and obsolete parts for engineering review and disposition
• Adapt inventory processes as engineering changes drive BOM revisions, part number changes, and new material introductions

Warehousing & Staging

• Organize warehouse layout for efficient storage, retrieval, and flow of materials to production areas
• Kit and stage materials for upcoming build campaigns in coordination with the production planner
• Manage storage of hazardous materials, ESD-sensitive components, and temperature-sensitive items per applicable requirements
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse areas following 5S principles
• Optimize space utilization as inventory types and volumes change with evolving product programs
• Manage overflow storage, off-site storage coordination, and material transfers between facilities as needed

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and develop a small team of material handlers and receiving specialists
• Coordinate daily with production planning, supply chain, and engineering to align material availability with build schedules
• Communicate proactively when inventory issues, receiving delays, or space constraints may impact production
• Support production readiness reviews by confirming material availability for upcoming builds
• Drive accountability for inventory accuracy, on-time staging, and receiving throughput

Process Development & Systems

• Build warehouse processes from the ground up in a new facility — define workflows, create SOPs, and establish operating standards
• Evaluate and recommend inventory management tools and systems as the organization scales
• Develop labeling, barcoding, and location management standards
• Support future ERP implementation by establishing clean data practices and process discipline now
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to reduce handling time, improve accuracy, and increase throughput

Must-Have Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in warehouse management, materials management, or shipping/receiving operations
• Experience managing inventory in a high-mix, low-volume environment with a large number of unique SKUs
• Demonstrated ability to build and improve warehouse processes — not just operate within existing systems
• Experience managing a small team (material handlers, shipping/receiving associates)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with inventory tracking tools (spreadsheets, barcode scanners, lightweight WMS, or similar)
• Comfort working without a mature ERP system and building practical solutions with available tools
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations management, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in warehouse or materials management, preferably in R&D, prototype, aerospace, or defense manufacturing environments
• Experience standing up warehouse operations in a new or greenfield facility
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and understanding of data requirements for future implementation
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar supply chain certification
• Experience managing inventory for complex multi-level BOMs with frequent engineering changes
• Experience handling ESD-sensitive electronic components and hazardous materials storage
• Knowledge of lean warehousing principles, kanban, and visual management systems
• Experience with cycle counting programs and root cause analysis for inventory discrepancies
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to create structure in ambiguous, rapidly changing environments
• Track record of implementing process improvements that measurably increased accuracy or throughput

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) Retirement plan
• …and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

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