** Materials Manager

DwyerOmega; Wolcott (IN); On-site; USD 97,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DwyerOmega in Wolcott, IN seeks a Materials Manager to lead purchasing, planning, inventory control and stockroom operations, ensuring material availability to support production and customer requirements.

You will supervise teams, implement procurement strategies, manage vendor relationships, and optimize planning and scheduling using SyteLine and ERP tools. This role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and accurate reporting to guide decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing materials management.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience; management training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing, planning, inventory control and stockroom teams.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and develop staff to meet departmental goals.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to reduce costs and improve supplier performance.
• Oversee material planning and production scheduling to meet forecasted demand.
• Establish and monitor inventory control systems to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Ensure receiving processes timely and accurate receipt of goods.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

SyteLine ERP

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Summary

The Materials Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all aspects of materials management, including purchasing, planning, inventory control and stockroom operations. This role ensures efficient procurement, accurate inventory levels, and timely material availability to support production and customer requirements.

Description

The Materials Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all aspects of materials management, including purchasing, planning, inventory control and stockroom operations. This role ensures efficient procurement, accurate inventory levels, and timely material availability to support production and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Supervision
• Directly supervise purchasing, planning, inventory control and stockroom teams.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and develop staff to meet departmental goals.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Purchasing & Vendor Management
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to reduce costs and improve supplier performance.
• Evaluate vendor quotations and negotiate contracts to ensure quality, price, and delivery standards.
• Maintain ethical and transparent vendor relationships.
• Planning & Scheduling
• Oversee material planning and production scheduling to meet forecasted demand.
• Collaborate with production and sales teams to align material availability with operational needs.
• Inventory Management
• Establish and monitor inventory control systems to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Minimize carrying costs and reduce excess or obsolete inventory.
• Ensure accurate inventory records through regular audits and cycle counts.
• Stockroom Oversight
• Ensure receiving processes timely and accurate receipt of goods.
• Maintain organized and efficient stockroom operations.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards during material handling.
• Process Improvement & Reporting
• Analyze supply chain performance and implement improvements to reduce lead times and costs.
• Utilize ERP systems (preferably SyteLine) to manage procurement and inventory data.
• Prepare reports and metrics to support business planning and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing materials management.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience; management training preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of procurement, inventory control, and production planning best practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Moderate noise environment typical of a manufacturing setting.

Salary Description

$97000 -$120000